Cloverdale Series
The Cloverdale Series all take place in the town of Cloverdale; a small, charming town that lies in the heart of something truly evil. This evil slowly and insidiously seeps into Cloverdale’s citizens and over time can unconsciously twist them to its will. Though each of the books can be read as a stand alone novel, reading them together provides a richer experience and there is a lot of character crossover.
The Good Shepherd is our first experience of Cloverdale, told through Detective Kara Williams’ perspective. Her work as a homicide detective shows her first-hand what close proximity to Cloverdale’s wicked core can do.
Preacher Man- When tragedy befalls preacher David Harrison Cloverdale reaches out for him with its skeletal hand and warps all his goodness to evil.
The Beginning- The prequel. This book takes place in 1959 and provides some insight into why Cloverdale is such a place of evil.
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd, (Book 1 in Cloverdale Series) published 2017. Won honorable mention in 2018 Paris Book Festival
Detective Kara Williams has always been intuitive about the homicide cases she is tasked with, however, lately, something more than intuition is affecting her. She is plagued with visions of grisly scenes that become all too real as a serial killer wreaks havoc on her small town of Cloverdale.
Now with her dog Prince, Kara has to navigate the horrors within her own mind as well as the twisted musings of a psychopath to stop the chaos and keep the people of Cloverdale safe.
Reviews
“I absolutely loved this book. After I started reading it I couldn’t put it down. The author did an amazing job with the details it made you feel that you were actually part of the story. I hope there will be more books coming out by this author in the near future.”
“Couldn’t put it down! I loved it! It was thrilling, suspenseful and a great read!”
Preacher Man
Preacher David Harrison had a good life. He loved his family, his work and God. When an unexpected tragedy changes everything, he is sent on a path of self-destruction and internal suffering. His knowledge of right and wrong becomes confused as he fights to save himself from the darkness that threatens his soul.
Reviews
“Once again Sara Condrey produced a great book worth reading. She does a great job with the details, which allow the reader to get wrapped up in the story. This is one author I will definitely be following. Can’t wait to see if there are any more books in the Cloverdale series. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that likes suspenseful books.”
“The second book in the series is more thrilling and suspenseful and scarier than the first it kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting to know more.”
The Beginning
It’s 1959 and Laurie Wilson is moving her family to a new town, hoping for a fresh start. But something isn’t right about the Wilson’s new home. Strange things have been happening and her children are changing, especially after they made the discovery in the woods. It seems they have stumbled upon an ancient evil, a sleeping menace that exists only to cause terror and mayhem.
Laurie must find a way to hold onto her sanity and save her children.
Reviews
“Could not put the book down. Talk about dark. This book in the series had me jumping at every sound in my house.”