Review: The First Death - Book #4 Columbia River Series - Kendra Elliot - June 2023 Sometimes, when you’re in a reading slump, it’s comforting to revisit your favorite authors who never disappoint. For me, Kendra Elliot is one of those writers, and The First Death was the perfect choice to reignite my thrill for thrillers. This gripping novel masterfully combines suspense, emotion, and an intricate plot that will leave readers unable to put it down. The story begins with an intense opening: siblings Marcus (7) and Rowan (5) are abducted but manage to escape. Rowan is rescued by a Search and Rescue (SAR) team, but Marcus vanishes. Fast forward 25 years, and Rowan has turned her trauma into a purpose, becoming a SAR professional alongside her loyal dog, Thor. Every year on Marcus’s birthday, she embarks on a private mission to search for him—or at least his remains. This year, she discovers a female body and a small boy's remains. Could this be Marcus? The narrative alternates be...