Savage Malice

A Sheriff Elliott Mystery

By: Kit Karson

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Hardcover | 31 July 2025

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"Cults, government conspiracies, and UFOs," said Peter. "We've had some interesting cases, but this is one for the books."

Warm spring days take a chilling turn when local rancher, Seth Geary, discovers the mutilated body of his ranch hand alongside the carcasses of several slaughtered cows. Notably missing from the scene is his younger brother, Andrew.

As theories swirl and a group of UFO chasers descend upon the town, the investigation takes a dark turn. Sheriff Peter Elliott uncovers sinister cult symbols painted in blood at an abandoned cabin near the crime scene.

Peter Elliott, the small town sheriff known for his unbreakable resolve, is faced with his toughest case yet. Considered the unsolvable crime, cattle mutilation is tied to murder. With emotions running high in Anderson, Montana, Sheriff Elliott is determined to uncover the truth and bring justice to the victims.

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Kit Karson knows how to hold an audience in suspense for just the right amount of time, and Savage Malice delivers a masterful mix of crime, conspiracy, and intrigue with a new beat dropping just when you need it most. -By K.C. Finn for indies today

Reviewed by Gaius Konstantine for Readers' Favorite

"Cults, government conspiracies, and UFOs"-throw in some mutilated cows and a dead man, and it's not your typical day in Anderson, Montana.

Savage Malice has that rugged Montana setting, a good balance of procedural mystery, and is definitely character-driven. It reminds me of Craig Johnson's Longmire series or the Joe Pickett novels by C. J. Box. Readers who will most enjoy Savage Malice are those who like slower-paced, layered procedural mysteries filled with a great degree of tension. Kit Karson knows how to slowly turn the screws, and there is plenty of that here.Kit Karson knows how to slowly turn the screws, and there is plenty of that here.-Demetria Head for Reader Views

From its opening lines, Karson crafts a tale that steadily builds intrigue and horror into what initially feels like ordinary mountain town life. -Midwest Book Reviews

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