What I’ve been reading—keeping pace at one book a month. Currently reading THE SCARECROW, book 2 in the Jack McEvoy series.

Suzanne Phillips

Author of mystery and young adult fiction

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A paperback book titled "Lindsey Lost" by Suzanne Marie Phillips with a cover featuring a partial illustration of a woman's face and the title made of tree branches.
A paperback copy of the novel 'BURN' by Suzanne Phillips with a blurred image of a clenched fist on the cover, placed on a wooden surface.
The cover of a book titled 'Chloe Doe' shows a crumpled white paper on a street pavement with a blurred city street background. The title and illustrations of a flower and leaves are drawn in red on the cover. The author's name, Suzanne Phillips, is at the bottom.

Writing as Emery Hayes…

The Nicole Cobain Mystery series

Meet Nicole Cobain, a badass sheriff overcoming a troubled past while solving crime in one of the most beautiful, yet unforgiving, parts of Montana.

A cozy mystery meets police procedural series that will keep you reading past midnight. . .

A paperback book titled 'Cold to the Bone' by Emery Hayes, featuring a snowy landscape with a small houselit cabin in the background, placed on a wooden surface.
A paperback book titled "Back from the Brink" by Emery Hayes, lying on a wooden surface. The cover features a lake with mountains and a boat, under a sunset or sunrise sky.
A book titled "Back from the Brink" by Emery Hayes, showing a lake with a mountain in the background at sunset on the cover.

Back from the Brink

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Amazon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)

Barnes & Nobel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4)

Goodreads ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4)

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“This is turning into a really great series, as I hoped it might, and I’m now very much looking forward to the next one. Five stars.” -Caitlyn, GR

“Back from the Brink is a riveting mystery with an atmospheric setting. . .with cunning twists and devious turns, Emery Hayes brings this exciting mystery to an action-packed, thrilling conclusion.” -Kathy, GR

“A very good second book in this series. I love that Nicole is a true, honest, officer who will uncover the truth no matter who she has to take down. And wow, what an action-packed ending to this book. Great story, Emery, I always love it when there is a strong female character in the lead.” -Darlene, GR

The book titled 'Cold to the Bone' by Emery Hayes, a Nicole Cobain Mystery, resting on a wooden floor.

Cold to the Bone

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Amazon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4)

Goodreads ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)

Barnes & Nobel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4)

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“I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Plenty of action and twists in the book to keep you hooked until the end.” Kate, GR

“. . .the characters are well-drawn, the setting is appropriately remote and forbidding, and the investigative work is excellent. The lead character is very appealing, and I look forward to more. . .” Virginia, GR

“The many twists and turns of the mystery keep you guessing, and the suspense will have your heart racing. It’s a good start to the series, and I look forward to seeing what comes next for Nicole.” Lisa, GR

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The evil eye🤣🤣 My middle took this. I am not a shopper and 14 stores later😵‍💫
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I played Santa at Mandarin class today. Currently I am able to introduce myself, mention a few things I’m into, and ask about your interests. Progress has been slow but steady. My reading skills are higher than speaking which is normal and my w
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Our Seussical tree🤣 There was no way to know at the Christmas 🎄 shop. Go back or keep?
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