Sheriff Elven Hallie Books in Order
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Sheriff Elven Hallie books in publication order
9 books
Buried in the Backwater
by Drew Strickland
2021
Newly elected sheriff Elven Hallie investigates a young woman’s death in a small West Virginia community. Short of staff and facing pressure from residents and officials, he and deputy Maddison Cook search for a killer among their neighbors.
Hunted in the Holler
by Drew Strickland
2021
An old friend’s return coincides with a series of killings, leaving sheriff Elven Hallie facing uncomfortable questions. As his deputy’s behavior grows troubling, he must untangle personal loyalties and hidden secrets while a hitman remains at large.
Murder in the Mountains
by Drew Strickland
2021
A murder investigation draws sheriff Elven Hallie toward a woodland revival, a smooth-talking preacher, and a game warden with suspicious connections. As more bodies appear and his deputy faces danger, Elven’s search becomes increasingly urgent.
Abducted in Appalachia
by Drew Strickland
2022
A roadside murder leads sheriff Elven Hallie to an abduction beyond his jurisdiction, where his missing deputy may be in danger. To find her, he considers an alliance with a criminal he despises, risking his principles.
Secrets in the Squalor
by Drew Strickland
2023
Sheriff Elven Hallie answers a plea for help and becomes the leading suspect in an FBI murder investigation. Forced onto the run, he must uncover what happened while questioning whether even his closest allies can be trusted.
Vendetta in the Valley
by Drew Strickland
2023
A former deputy’s death in an arson attack interrupts sheriff Elven Hallie’s personal turmoil. With members of a criminal family seeking revenge and trust in his allies eroding, he struggles to identify a ruthless killer.
Carnage in the County
by Drew Strickland
2024
Shaken by personal losses and a damaged reputation, sheriff Elven Hallie investigates a massacre at a library. A well-supported election challenger raises the stakes as Elven tries to solve the killings and regain his community’s trust.
Forsaken in the Forest
by Drew Strickland
2025
Residents of an isolated hill community reluctantly seek Elven Hallie’s help when killings suggest a serial murderer is among them. Their distrust of outsiders complicates an investigation that may force Elven to break his own rules.
Betrayal on the Backroads
by Drew Strickland
2026
After a brutal robbery in Dupray County, suspicion falls on one of Elven Hallie’s closest friends. No longer sheriff, Elven investigates without official protection while the manhunt exposes dangerous obligations, divided loyalties, and choices with lasting consequences.
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