Echo Road
books by Kendra Elliot
When two cross-country cases collide, Bree Taggert and Mercy Kilpatrick join forces to catch a serial killer in an addictive novel of suspense by bestselling authors Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot. During a vicious heat wave, a county maintenance worker stumbles upon two suspicious suitcases abandoned by the side of the road. Sheriff Bree Taggert responds to find two bodies stuffed inside the luggage. The press demands action. The community is on edge. Suddenly, Bree is at the center of a media firestorm. In Oregon, a senator’s daughter goes missing. FBI Special Agent Mercy Kilpatrick agrees to keep the politically sensitive case on the down-low. When she finds a link between the disappearance and a double homicide three thousand miles away, Mercy takes the next plane out—and lands... The author’s storytelling approach emphasizes intention over excess. Each scene contributes meaningfully to the narrative, avoiding unnecessary filler. This focus supports a concise yet impactful reading experience. The book avoids relying on clichés, instead opting for more nuanced storytelling choices. Situations are handled with originality, even when exploring familiar themes. This freshness helps maintain reader interest throughout.