A Reverend Cici Gurule Mystery Series

"Vivid, alluring, and heart-wrenching, A Pilgrimage to Death is every reason I love mystery. A breathtaking tale." ~ Darynda Jones, NY Times Bestselling Author Cici discovers a body in the forest. The victim's wounds are identical to the ones that killed her sister a year ago... Someone murdered her sister. And shot her dog. The killer won't stop until Cici's dead, too.  With her identical twin sister haunting her dreams, Cici and her dogs must dodge arrows, bullets, and even a demon truck. Worse, she must grapple with the knowledge her twin's death was much more sinister than a random act of violence. The chase is on.  As Cici and Detective Sam Chastain edge closer to the truth, the murderer circles closer. This time, the criminal plots to stop Cici. Permanently. Although these books are best read in order, as a series, they can be read as a standalone. Identical Death is the first book in A Reverend Cici Gurule Mystery.  A Pilgrimage to Death A Heritage of Death An Artifact of Death A Revelation of Death Additional Praise for A Pilgrimage to Death: "A wholly absorbing gumshoe tale elevated by an extraordinary detective." ~ Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This winning mystery novel is a breeze to read and Cici's laidback approach as a reverend means that readers certainly don't have to be religious to find her relatable." ~ IndieReader "A Pilgrimage to Death was an edge-of-my-seat thrill ride that kept me guessing all the way through. Alexa Padgett weaves an intricate and enthralling tale, with relationships that run deep, and mystery that does the same. This was an all-around fantastic story, and I'm excited to read the next books in the series." ~ Allyson Lindt, USA Bestseller "This is the first in a new mystery series and it sure doesn't disappoint. It's about a reverend, Cici, who is also a woman, which is a different take." ~ Goodreads Review "I was glued to the pages, when I got my surprise at the end. I wanted to read another one. So book two please, as I'm impatient for the next one." ~ BookAddict "A thriller read in one go, I immediately hooked to the captivating story, moving filled with suspense and twists. Eager to read what follows." ~ NetGalley Review

The fourth installment in the Kirkus Reviews, National Indie Excellence Awards, and Publishers Weekly award-winning series by J. J. Cagney: The first victim rolls out of a rain barrel. Soon, Cici Gurule dreams of other women's attacks, thanks to visions from her dead twin. The victims' watery graves torment Cici, feeding her growing fear of water. The killer targets Cici's congregants and friends, taunting her and her lover, Detective Sam Chastain. Sam partners with the SFPD to investigate the widening web of assault, death, and pain... all while Cici struggles with the choices she made in Chaco Canyon. When the killer lures a teen girl from her family, Cici and Sam's desperation to identify him becomes critical. But the clues, from the disappearance of Sam's ex-lover, to a cat with a chilling message for Cici, are leading them further from the truth, rather than toward saving the kidnapped girl. ★ WHY READERS CAN'T PUT DOWN THE REV. CICI GURULE'S MYSTERIES★ "The prose is...sublimely concise. An exhilarating entry in a thoroughly enjoyable series." -- Kirkus Reviews "Written in a clear, distinct style, Padgett (J. J. Cagney) uses the prose to elicit tension and emotion and creates a tense, fast-paced story. -- The BookLife Prize "An exciting mix of murder, mayhem and romance featuring a heroine who is one tough cookie in a book that packs a powerful punch–emotionally and action-wise–right through to the climactic ending."- IndieReader "Vivid, alluring, and heart-wrenching, Alexa Padgett's A Pilgrimage to Death is every reason I love mystery. A breathtaking tale." - Darynda Jones, New York Times Bestselling Author "You're not going to find this kind of absorbing, engaging, enticing suspense anywhere else, so grab this one today!" - BookAddict

He thought he was investigating money laundering, but the case is far more menacing. It's murder…   Detective Sam Chastain has been dreading his next case: he must investigate his father-in-law's role in a federal money-laundering scheme. When a grisly murder reframes the case, he must find answers before he loses another witness.    At the same time, new evidence sheds light on the decades-old drowning death of Cici's uncle. She's one of the few tenuous threads that connects the two murders. And a brand-new one.   As Sam and Cici race to uncover the identity of the latest victim, they realize the killer never leaves loose ends… Like Cici.   A Counsel for Death is the sixth book in the multi-award-winning Rev. Cici Gurule Mystery series. Buckle in for a thrill ride full of twists and page-turning action.   "An action-packed murder mystery with a touch of the paranormal, the sixth book in the Reverend Cici Gurule Mystery series puts newlywed Cici in a murderer's crosshairs." The Booklife Prize