A Pilgrimage to Death

A reverend haunted by grief. A killer obsessed with patterns. A mystery that refuses to stay buried. Cici Gurule returns to Santa Fe, hoping to find peace after her twin sister's unsolved murder. But when another body surfaces-killed in the same ritualistic way-her nightmare reignites. Driven by justice and guided by her sister's ghostly whispers, Cici teams up with Detective Sam Chastain. Their search leads through mountain trails and twisted clues, revealing a killer who's just getting started. A gripping, atmospheric mystery that blends spiritual suspense with relentless pacing-perfect for fans of Tana French, Louise Penny, and Nevada Barr. TIMELESS PRAISE FOR J.J. Cagney "A wholly absorbing gumshoe tale elevated by an extraordinary detective." -Kirkus Reviews "Vivid, alluring, and heart¿wrenching... every reason I love mystery." -New York Times Bestseller Darynda Jones "Written in a clear, distinct style, Padgett uses the prose to elicit tension and emotion and creates a tense, fast-paced story." -The BookLife Prize "An edge-of-my-seat thrill ride that kept me guessing all the way through." - USA Today Bestseller Allyson Lindt "The prose is...sublimely concise." -Kirkus Reviews "I'm pretty giddy that this will be a series! It's packed with a good mystery and the cat and mouse makes it hard to put down." -Next Book Review "An exhilarating entry in a thoroughly enjoyable series." -Kirkus Reviews