New Girl in the Falls (A Sweetwater Falls Mystery Book 1)

Name: New Girl in the Falls (A Sweetwater Falls Mystery Book 1)
Price: 4.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (13766 reviews)
Author: Elle Gray

by Elle Gray

Romance Mystery Thriller

4.5 (13,766)

4.5 stars from 13,766 reviews. One of the highest rated Romance books we track.

Published by Independently PublishedPublished 2023-01-01

$4.99At peak price

Last checked: Feb 2, 2026

Must ReadHighly rated with thousands of reviews. A proven favourite.

Price history: $0.99 – $5.32

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Price range: $0.99 – $5.32

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Perfect for you if...

You love small-town mysteries with a bit of romance and don't mind a protagonist who's broken but resourceful.
You're drawn to female leads who've survived real trauma and aren't just trauma victims—they're agents of their own recovery.
You enjoy the slow-burn tension between a capable woman and a damaged man who actually respects her competence.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a cosy mystery with minimal stakes. This has real darkness and violence that goes beyond a village whodunit.
You prefer standalone mysteries. This is book one of a series, and the personal threads won't be fully resolved.
You're looking for a fast-paced thriller. The pacing is measured, focused on character and atmosphere as much as plot.

About this book

FBI Agent Spenser Song seeks a fresh start in the small town of Sweetwater Falls after experiencing personal tragedy. A near-fatal incident and her husband's murder have left her questioning her life and disillusioned with Bureau politics. She accepts a position as sheriff, hoping for a slower pace and a chance to heal. The town initially appears idyllic, but Spenser's new life is complicated by her cantankerous landlord, Ryker Makawi, a former Navy SEAL with his own troubled past. When a local woman is murdered, Spenser is forced to work with Ryker to investigate. As the case unfolds, Spenser discovers that the chaos she fled from has followed her to Sweetwater Falls, pulling her into an unexpected fight for her life.

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$0.99 – $5.32

Price has dropped 8 times over the last 3 years. Goes on sale roughly every 115 days.

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Currently #1,498 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.5★ from 13,766 reviews

Gaining approximately 365 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has remained stable at 4.5 over the tracking period.

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Based on past patterns, a price drop could happen soon. It typically goes on sale every 115 days and the last drop was 126 days ago. Typical discount: 81% off.

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