City of Stones

In the dim glow of a majestic beach house, Detective Matt Jones stands amidst the chaos of a crime scene that whispers of a story untold. A secret so potent it claimed the lives of a journalist, his wife and young daughter.

The air is thick with the metallic scent of blood. The silent echoes of a family’s last moments. The City of Angels will buzz with rumors and fear.

But for Matt Jones, this isn’t just another murder case. It’s a personal vendetta against the shadows that snatch away the innocent.

With each stone he overturns, the web of mystery tightens, drawing him closer to a truth that’s as elusive as the killer he hunts.

Every face he sees could be a friend or foe. Every line he crosses could mean life or death.

And as the pieces come together, Jones realizes that the line between justice and vengeance is razor thin and cuts quick and deep.

Editorial Reviews for the Series

“Riveting. A moody, white-knuckle murder tale.”

—Kirkus Reviews, City of Stones

“Awesome. Stunning emotional force. Ellis keeps everything in focus while building a staggering momentum.”
—Booklist Starred Review, City of Echoes

“City of Echoes is a Best-Book-of-the-Month.”
—Amazon

“Only really good writers can make you feel so strongly. City of Echoes is another bravura effort from the talented Robert Ellis.”
—Mystery Scene

“A gleefully tense sequel. A persistently gripping thriller with strong characters.”
—Kirkus Reviews, The Love Killings

“More thriller than mystery. The author works this to great effect. Ellis generates an impressive amount of suspense. A swift pace. Solid entertainment.”
—Kirkus Reviews, The Girl Buried in the Woods