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Authors: Karen Vance Hammond,Kimberly Brouillette

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Secrets in the Shallows (Book 1: The Monastery Murders)

T
HE
M
ONASTERY
M
URDERS
A S
ERIES

B
OOK
1

S
ECRETS IN THE
S
HALLOWS

K
AREN
V
ANCE
H
AMMOND
&
K
IMBERLY
B
ROUILLETTE

Cover Art by Kimberly Brouillette

Copyright © 2013-2015 by Karen Vance Hammond &
Kimberly Brouillette. All Rights Reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-62951-485-7
Published by Mysterium Publishing
www.mysteriumpublishing.com

“In each of us, two natures are at war –
the good and the evil.
All our lives the fight goes on between them,
and one of them must conquer.
But in our own hands lies the power to choose.
What we want most to be, we are.”

~ Robert Louis Stevenson

For Rob, Meredith, Chris, Betty,
Jeanette, Zerida & Ken

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Prologue

Part 1: Lies Beneath the Surface

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Part 2: Darkness Comes to Light

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Part 3: Shedding the Shadows

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 38

Chapter 39

Chapter 40

Chapter 41

Part 4: Unearthing the Past

Chapter 42

Chapter 43

Part 5: Secret Confessions

Chapter 44

Chapter 45

Chapter 46

Part 6: Hope Shattered

Chapter 47

Epilogue

About the Authors

A
CKNOWLEDGMENTS

Mysterium Publishing: Thank you for your faith in me and for giving
The Monastery Murders Series
a home.

To my coauthor and editor, Kimberly Brouillette: Not only are you my friend, but you are the backbone of this project. Your collaboration on this novel, editing talents and abilities surpass anything I have ever seen. You have taught me the joy of writing. Working with you has been a blessing.

Author Chris Matheny: Thank you so much for your advice on many topics, as well as poetic contributions to
The Monastery Murders Series
. Your extensive knowledge was invaluable. We couldn’t have done such a great job without you.

ShadowBox Graphix: I love the amazing and dynamic cover design for
The Monastery Murders: Secrets in the Shallows
. It is fantastic!

There is no way I could have written this novel without the encouragement of my husband. Thank you, my darling. I love you.

My daughter, Meredith: The one who has supported me from day one.

Ken Wigal: Thank for undying support and time you spent on this project as well as Spanish translations.

Peace River Ghost Trackers (SyFy™ Channel): Thank you for your friendship, as well as reviewing the manuscript.

Shawn Sibley with Look Law Firm: Your legal contribution to
The Monastery Murders Series
is greatly appreciated.

Terri Adams Jones: Thank you so much or your direction and advice with law enforcement and FBI procedures.

Marcia Treadway: You came in at the last hour and helped so much with your fresh eyes. Thank you very much for your feedback.

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