The Root of All Evil

by Ellery Adams and Elizabeth Lockard

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A brand-new book in the terrific Hope Street Church mystery series, by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams and Elizabeth Lockard.

Welcome to Hope Street Church, where friendships are formed, fresh starts are encouraged, and mysteries are solved.

Cooper Lee has never been happier. She has terrific friends at Bible study, a great boyfriend in Nathan, and best of all, a new niece or nephew on the way. But storm clouds are gathering when a string of church robberies comes to Hope Street and an art teacher is found dead in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong. With Halloween approaching, Cooper’s beginning to think there are far more tricks than treats coming her way.

No sooner do she and her friends step in to help the police unearth a killer than they discover a con artist among their flock. Lost in a morass of confusing clues—and even more confusing signals from Nathan—Cooper’s not sure which way to turn. With the stakes so high, she sends up a prayer for some divine guidance, because Cooper knows that sometimes it takes the help of a higher power to bring down the lowest form of evildoer.

Includes heavenly recipes from Magnolia Lee’s kitchen!

About the Authors:

New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams grew up on a beach near the Long Island Sound. Having spent her adult life in a series of landlocked towns, she cherishes her memories of open water, violent storms, and the smell of the sea. Ms. Adams has held many jobs, including that of caterer, retail clerk, car salesperson, teacher, tutor, and tech writer, all the while penning poems, children's books, and novels. She now writes full-time from her home in Virginia.

Elizabeth Lockard has been writing fiction since childhood, and following a writing and editing career in the communications field, she turned her full attention to her oldest love and decided to make a career of it. Her favorite authors are Elizabeth Peters and Krista Davis, but she enjoys most books with mystery and/or thriller elements. She lives in Phoenix with her husband, son, and two dogs.

A brand-new book in the terrific Hope Street Church mystery series, by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams and Elizabeth Lockard.

Welcome to Hope Street Church, where friendships are...

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Title: The Root Of All Evil - Hope Street Church Mystery #4 Author: Ellery Adams Published: 9-30-2014 Publisher: Beyond The Page Publishing Pages: 286  Genre: Thrillers & Suspense Sub Genre:, Cozy Mystery, Amateur Sleuths, Christian, Romance ISBN: 9780940846378      ASIN: B00OTYMSR6 Reviewer: DelAnne Reviewed For: NetGalley:   

.    Cooper Lee and the Sunshine gang are busier than ever.  There are a rash of burglaries in churches that have them all wondering who would rob a church.  Then Cooper is asked by her boss, Mr. Farmer to talk to her subordinates to see if one of them may be stealing from the company.  Edward Crosby comes to the weekly Bible Study Class along with a friend of Savannah's, Ms. Donna.  Then following a parent teacher event, that the sunshine group volunteered to work at, a teacher is found murdered in the principal's office.  It appears the church robber surprised and killed her.  The gang tries to let the police handle it, but soon find themselves deep into their own investigation.    

     Ellery Adams has brought this plot closer to home for Cooper.  There are numerous suspects including the creepy Henry.  Cooper is looking for answers as to exactly what Nathan wants for their future.  He seems happy with the status quo.  We are introduced to Officer Will Brayden, partnered to Detective McNamera in the murder investigation.  He also seems to find Cooper fascinating.  As the investigation progresses the gang and the police work to find the killer, but they should know the killer is working to stop anything or anyone that is a threat to him.    

      I enjoyed my brief visit to Richmond and the Hope Street Church.  I liked learning more about the school and its struggles.  The Sunrise Bible Study Class continue to grow more real every book I read.  I can see them as clearly in my mind's eye as I do when I think of my family.  I want to talk with them, pray with them and let them know life is a roller coaster and not to let the low times weigh them down.     

     If you have not read this series before you are in for a treat.  I suggest reading starting with The Path of the Crooked and build the background of the characters.  If you like this can be read as a standalone.  There is enough information given to keep you up on past events,  I am just a serial junkie and like to read everything about the characters, both main and supporting.  It is also a good way to see how everyone fits into each others lives.  Either choice is good and you will soon find yourself drawn into the lives of Sunshine gangs and their families.

Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OTYMSR6?keywords=The%20Root%20Of%20All%20Evil%20-%20Hope%20Street%20Church%20Mystery%20%234&qid=1454326891&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=1-1      
Barnes and Noble link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-root-of-all-evil-ellery-adams/1120627494?ean=2940150750159     

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