Reviews
“Readers who appreciate the strong woman police chief in Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder books or the vivid landscapes of Craig Johnson’s Walt Longmire mysteries will appreciate Taylor’s riveting crime novel”
Library Journal Starred Review of A Cold, Cold World
“An exciting combination of multiple mysteries and a thrilling fight to survive nature’s wrath”
Kirkus Reviews on A Cold, Cold World
“Smart, action-packed suspense. Taylor perfectly captures the tension and determination of a small town sheriff facing down an isolating blizzard while racing against the clock to solve a murder and save a missing child. Sheriff Bet Rivers will be your new favorite character”
Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on A Cold, Cold World
“A terrific ensemble cast in a total immersion setting! . . . Fans of CJ Box and Julia Spencer-Fleming will adore this novel—it’s whipsmart, completely cinematic, and full of heart. Not to be missed!”
Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word, on A Cold, Cold World
“Suspenseful and shrewdly plotted . . . Taylor’s trademark vivid characters pull you in and the suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat as Bet uncovers the truth behind a snowmobile accident—a truth that will shake the entire town. Think Longmire meets Yellowstone”
James L’Etoile, award winning author of Dead Drop and Face of Greed, on A Cold, Cold World
“Tense and divinely atmospheric, this is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter’s day—or any day you long for a chilling, thrilling read. It was worth the wait”
J.L. Delozier, author of the multi-award-winning mystery The Photo Thief, on A Cold, Cold World
“Taylor skillfully sets the scene, [while] the introspective, conflicted Bet proves her mettle. Readers will look forward to her next outing”
Publishers Weekly on All We Buried
“Extremely hard to put down . . . Would recommend this to anyone who loves mystery thrillers”
San Francisco Book Review on All We Buried
“A wonderful protagonist [and] a stellar mystery with a current of tension and suspicion powerful enough to quicken your pulse”
Allen Eskens, USA Today bestselling author of The Life We Bury and Nothing More Dangerous, on All We Buried
“Atmospheric and addictive. You'll stay up all night to finish this novel”
Nichole Christoff, author of The Kill Chain, on All We Buried
Elena Taylor
Elena Taylor is the author of the Sheriff Bet Rivers Mysteries, dark and atmospheric police procedurals set in a small, rural mountain town in Washington State. As Elena Hartwell, she writes the Eddie Shoes Mysteries, about a quirky mother/daughter crime fighting duo. Elena is also a developmental editor with Allegory Editing, where she works one-on-one with writers to shape and polish their manuscripts. She also writes the Wait, Wait, Don’t query (Yet!) series of books on the writer’s craft.Her favorite place to be is home at Paradise, near Spokane, Washington. She lives with her hubby, their equines, dogs, and cats. Elena holds degrees from the University of San Diego, the University of Washington, and the University of Georgia.www.elenataylorauthor.com
Editions
Kill to Keep by Elena Taylor is available in the following formats
| Hardback | 9781448317394 | 7th July 2026 | 144 X 222mm | 256 | $29.99 |
| Hardback | 9781448317394 | 7th July 2026 | 144 X 222mm | 256 | £21.99 |
| Ebook | 9781448317400 | 7th July 2026 | N/A | 256 | £12.99 |
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