La Hermana Ausente (columbia River 1) Kendra E... May 2026

Known for its "taut and intense" writing, the book balances a fast-paced police procedural with a light, developing romance between Emily and Zander. Reader Reception

The novel explores deep-rooted racism, white supremacy, family trauma, and the corrosive nature of long-held secrets. La Hermana Ausente (Columbia River 1) Kendra E...

The story features Emily, the resilient lead; her sister Madison; and Agent Zander Wells (a fan-favorite character from Elliot's Callahan & McLane series). Known for its "taut and intense" writing, the

Set against the atmospheric and rugged backdrop of the Pacific Northwest , specifically the Oregon coastline. Set against the atmospheric and rugged backdrop of

(published in English as The Last Sister ) is the gripping first installment in the Columbia River series by bestselling author Kendra Elliot. This romantic suspense novel centers on the Mills family, whose dark history is resurfaced by a brutal new crime in their small Oregon logging town. Plot Summary