A Grave Calling

Wendy Roberts

Jun 2017 · Carina Press

About this eBook

In this paranormal mystery series opener, a young woman with a gift for finding corpses helps an FBI agent investigate a serial killer.

There had been no attempt to bury the dead girl, naked except for the white ribbon tied to her wrist . . .

Twenty-five-year-old Julie Hall has a unique ability: when she takes up a dowsing rod, she finds not water but bodies. To Julie, it's a curse, not a gift, and one she rarely uses—she prefers her quiet life in a trailer, with her grandfather and her dog for company. But when FBI agent Garrett Pierce shows up at her door seeking help with a case, she has no choice but to assist with their search.

Three girls are still missing. The killer is still out there. As bodies are discovered and more girls disappear, the case becomes almost more than Julie can bear. And when the killer turns his sights toward her, even her growing relationship with the protective Agent Garrett may not be enough to save her.

Praise for A Grave Calling

“Readers who pat themselves on the back for being able to anticipate twists may find themselves one-upped here. Roberts imbues Hall with a likable pluck and grit. She has a deft, witty touch. . . . There is genuine suspense as the danger hits close to home, and Hall and Pierce make for an arresting team. Readers of this taut mystery don’t need dowsing rods to detect series potential.” —Kirkus Review

Ratings and reviews

Julie Hall has a blessing ...or a curse. With the help of dowsing rods, she can locate dead bodies. When FBI Agent Garrett Pierce shows up and wants her help to locate three missing young women. She really doesn't want to .. but she agrees to help in his search. As bodies are discovered and more girls disappear, it's almost more than Julie can mentally handle. Finding the bodies brings back bad memories of when she was a child. Her grandmother was physically abusive .... and she still has all the scores to remind her. And then the killer turns his eyes toward Julie. Pierce becomes very protective and vows that nothing will happen to her ... but the killer has other ideas. Interesting book with an engaging story premise. Julie is a terrific character ... she's had to come to terms with her childhood. Called a witch when caught using the dowsing rods had her grandmother doing horrific things to Julie to drive the devil out. She's outgoing with no problem saying what's on her mind. She doesn't play head games and she's fiercely loyal to the one or two friends that she has. Her one love has 4 paws ... a Rottweiler name Wookie. Garrett Pierce has had his share of heartache. He lost his beloved wife and young son to a drunk driver a few years ago. He's a little gruff, a little arrogant but feels a strong attraction to Julie, even though he's 20+ years older. There are several secondary characters that lend a note of credibility to the story. Her ex-boyfriend, Dennie. Her best friend, Katie, who has a fling with Julie's ex. Julie's grandfather, who never stopped his wife from beating Julie. Jonas, a young man who works at the same gas station as Julie, who has a small crush on her. If you like a bit of spice, a bit of paranormal, then this book may be for you. Watch for the second book in this series ..... A GRAVE SEARCH. Many thanks to the author / Carina Press / Netgalley for the advanced uncorrected digital proof. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

Serial killer, abusive aunt, this book has that and more. This mystery was a winner for me. The characters were all over the place as far as how I felt about them and even our little diviner Julie had me questioning her good sense with some of the things she did. I am usually one who guesses the killer but sadly I didn't this time. The story is good and the connection between her and the FBI agent is believable as a stress relief but not much more. Glad I didn't read for the romance because although there was sex no real romancing was done. I really enjoyed the book and will most definitely be going for the second book in the series to see how she fares with her new business and her FBI guy!! I haven't read this author before but she has my attention.

Great book

About the author

Wendy Roberts is a mystery & supernatural writer. She is the author of 4 novels in the Bodies of Evidence series, 5 Ghost Dusters mysteries, as well as Dating Can Be Deadly, & Grounds to Kill. Wendy resides in Vancouver Canada. When not at her desk, you may find Wendy in a forest writing inside her camper. website: www.wendyroberts.com Instagram: @wendyroberts_author Facebook: www.facebook.com/WendyRobertsAuthor TikTok: @wendyroberts_author