Sloane Monroe Series

Enter the life of private investigator Sloane Monroe as she investigates her first murder mystery.   38-year-old Rebecca Barlow drops her son off at her parents' home, promising to return by five. Five comes and goes. Then six. Then seven. Worried, Rebecca's parents try calling. There is no answer. They call her friends. They haven't heard from her either. It seems no one has.   As concern for Rebecca heightens, her father drives to their lake house, a place where Rebecca has been staying. Her car is spotted in the driveway. Inside the house, her purse has been left on the kitchen table. But Rebecca is nowhere in sight.   The following morning, Rebecca's naked body is found floating in the lake and questions abound. Did she drown by accident, or is something far more sinister behind the cause of her death?

"It's takes a great crime writer to fool a mystery buff, and Cheryl Bradshaw is that writer." Charlotte Halliwell has been keeping a deadly secret. Before she has the chance to reveal it, she's found dead. At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than an accident, until poison is found coursing through Charlotte's body. Charlotte's sister Audrey hires Sloane Monroe, a sassy, headstrong private investigator to look into her sister's murder. As Sloane works to solve the case, a second body is found. With the killer aware that Sloane will stop at nothing to find him, he tracks her every move. Will Sloane uncover the truth before he strikes again? If you're a fan of Sue Grafton and Mary Higgins Clark, you'll enjoy this fast-paced, page-turning mystery. A New York Times and USA Today bestselling series. One-click now.  Readers are saying: "The tone reminds me of Robert B. Parker's novels." "The characters are interesting, and the plot kept me hooked." "Great characters, entertaining dialogue, and great plot development." "A good mystery that kept me guessing." Vine Voice  "The end caught me off-guard. It was perfect!"  

Sloane Monroe has solved every case except one – the brutal murder of her sister Gabrielle.   Three years have passed without a trace of the killer until today, when a young woman's body is discovered in front of the local supermarket. Now Sloane is faced with the most difficult challenge of her life – finding the man who is a master at concealing his identity before he strikes again. If you love exciting mysteries, Murder in Mind will keep you reading until the very last page.   A New York Times and USA Today bestselling series.    "Bradshaw writes a great thriller, with likable characters." "The pot-boiling tension in this story is out of this world." "One thing is certain: Bradshaw keeps the pages turning."

A fancy hotel. A weekend getaway.  For Sloane Monroe, rest has finally arrived, until the lights go out, a woman screams, and Sloane's nightmare begins. If you're a fan of James Patterson and Lisa Gardner, you'll enjoy Bradshaw's mysteries.  A New York Times bestselling mystery series.  "The characters are excellent."  "This is a fast moving story full of drama and surprises which will keep you gripped right to the end." "Danger, intrigue, and just the right amount of latent emotional/romantic feelings to appease readers."

USA Today bestselling novel.  "Bradshaw does a wonderful job in this fast paced, modern day novel that combines the best elements of both the mystery and the thriller genres."- Stephen Campbell: Murders, Mysteries, and Mayhem Radio Show Sometimes even the deepest, darkest secrets find their way to the surface.  Thirteen-year-old Willie Compton and his younger brother Leonard stumble upon a mine shaft while hiking the hills of Park City, Utah. A Slinky Leonard's been flipping back and forth between his hands slips through his fingers. Leonard bolts forward and reaches out to grab it, but he slips, then he falls into the shaft.  Bed of Bones tells a tale of murder, shining a big, bold light on Park City's tragic past. A past that's about to revisit the present. If you enjoy stories full of twists and turns and authors like Sue Grafton and James Patterson, Bed of Bones will keep you guessing.  A New York Times bestselling series. Praise for Bed of Bones:  "An intricately woven mystery that'll have you turning the pages faster than a force ten gale." Mel Comley, New York Times bestselling author of Justice Series "Whether or not you're familiar with the works of Cheryl Bradshaw, or with the peppery Sloane, there is no better time than now to take a bite. Delicious. As usual." - Janet Green, The Word Verve   "Before the story plays out, it becomes a nail biter." - Warren A. Lewis "Bed of Bones is a well written mystery/thriller that will please all readers of this genre. Highly recommended!" - Alan Nayes, Author of Abominable  "A riveting plot, enough twists and turns that will keep the reader guessing, and an ending that is satisfying." - L. Smith

"The ending is a complete surprise!" - Reader    Doug Ward has been running from his past for twenty years.   But after his fourth whisky of the night, his steely resolve has started to crack, and he doesn't want to keep quiet -- not anymore. When blood is found on the deck where Doug was last seen, private investigator Sloane Monroe goes in search of the truth and uncovers the biggest secret of them all.   If you like stories that keep you guessing, you'll be up all night with this page-turning mystery.   New York Times bestselling mystery series.   eFestival of Words Winner for best thriller novel.   Readers are saying:    "Cheryl Bradshaw just made me her newest fan!" "Well plotted, great whodunit, and terrific character development." "The kind of story that stays with you long after it ends." "I just want more, plain and simple."

Wren Bancroft has found herself at the wrong place at the wrong time.  After her mother-in-law is fatally stabbed, Wren is seen fleeing the house with the bloody knife. Is Wren really the killer, or is a dark, scandalous family secret to blame? If you enjoy the twists and turns of a good suspense story, you'll be swept away with Dead of Night.  A New York Times bestselling mystery series.  "Keeps you guessing until the end."  "I haven't enjoyed a good story like this for months."  "You'll be guessing who and why throughout, and will be totally surprised by the ending." 

A single moment is about to change Sloane Monroe's life forever.  On an early winter morning, college student Shelby McCoy walks the quiet, snowy path back home. A tree branch snaps in the distance. Then another. A man is there with her, following close behind, whispering her name. She looks back, sees him gaining on her, and runs. Who is this man, and why is he carrying a gun? If you love a great mystery with a surprising twist, you'll enjoy Gone Daddy Gone.  A New York Times bestselling series.  "Another heart-pounding story." "I have read every thing this author has written and love every word. As a suspense writer there is no equal." "Superb writing, excellent storyline, believable characters!"