Tara Ellis

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  • Bibliography:
    34 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    December 2013
  • Latest Book:
    January 2023
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Full Series List in Order

Forgotten Origins

1 - Bloodline (Dec-2013)
2 - Heritage (Dec-2013)
3 - Descent (Oct-2014)

A Samantha Wolf Mystery

1 - The Mystery of Hollow Inn (Jan-2014)
2 - The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines (Feb-2015)
3 - The Beach House Mystery (Jul-2015)
4 - The Heiress of Covington Ranch (Dec-2015)
5 - The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle School (May-2016)
6 - A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas Island (Oct-2016)
7 - The Case of the Curious Canine (Dec-2016)
8 - The Legend of Shadow Mountain (Jun-2017)

Book List in Order: 34 titles

  • Bloodline

    Forgotten Origins - 1

    **This book title has been changed to Infected, the Shiners. Sixteen-year-old Alex is youraverage teen who thought she'd be spending the next few years suffering throughhigh school...not saving the world ...

  • Heritage

    Forgotten Origins - 2

    The saga continues in Heritage, back with all of your favorite characters and some new ones!. Alex has managed to stop a worldwide viral outbreak but she must now fight her way out of the resulting chaos to prevent an even more disastrous threat. Aft...

  • The Mystery of Hollow Inn

    A Samantha Wolf Mystery - 1

    Twelve-year-old Samantha Wolf, and her best friend Ally, are excited to spend part of their summer break in the mountains of Montana. But unbeknownst to them, Hollow Inn is bathed in mystery and legend. After arriving, they soon discover that things ...

  • Infected, The Shiners

    A spreading plague. A sixteen-year-old girl who stands to lose everything. A fight to save the world. When a rare meteor shower unleashes a mind-altering infection, Alex's loved ones begin to change. They're smarter, faster, emotionless, and they hav...

  • Descent

    Forgotten Origins - 3

    Sides are chosen when an ancient ruler returns to claim Earth as his prize and war ensues. A reluctant pawn, Alex is recruited to lead the resistance. Although her friends and family fight beside her, she struggles to find the strength to fulfill her...

  • The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines

    A Samantha Wolf Mystery - 2

    Can be read as a stand-alone!-Discover the series being called a modern-day Nancy DrewWhat could be better than hiking, swimming, and horseback riding? Having a mystery to solve, of course! When Sam and Ally go off to summer camp ...

  • The Evil Inside Him

  • Hazel Grove Murders

  • The Beach House Mystery

    A Samantha Wolf Mystery - 3

    The fun continues in book #3 of the Samantha Wolf Mysteries!What should be a quiet week at the beach turns into the most challenging mystery that Sam and Ally have uncovered yet. What's the truth behind the odd family renting the cabin next-door? Is ...



  • Temptation Eye's

  • The Time of the Nephilim

    Have you read of the Nephilim and found yourself wondering who they really were? What about the other, similarly described beings from ancient text? Over the past two years, I have written a unique trilogy encompassing not only the Nephilim, but Sume...

  • The Heiress of Covington Ranch

    A Samantha Wolf Mystery - 4

    Middle school presents a new kind of challenge for Sam and Ally, but also a chance to make a unique friend. When one of their teachers needs help, the three of them come together to lend her support. Nestled in the woods that surround their homes is ...

  • Morbid Desires

    Kathy is a beautiful little girl. She plays with imaginary friends. But these are no normal friends. Kathy is diagnosed with split personality disorder. She has at least four ( if not more) personalities living within her. Most are nice but there's o...

  • The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle School

    A Samantha Wolf Mystery - 5

    Halloween is right around the corner, and the girls find themselves in the middle of a hauntingly good mystery. Sam, Ally, and Cassy help form a new club at their school in order to raise money for charities. Their first mission is to save a struggli...

  • A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas Island

    A Samantha Wolf Mystery - 6

    When Sam and Ally get a special Christmas invitation to Orcas Island, they have no idea that the small island has such big mysteries. Their friend, Sandy, begs them to help her solve a troubling situation, and they are drawn into a puzzle with layers...

  • The Case of the Curious Canine

    A Samantha Wolf Mystery - 7

    The next best thing to owning your own dog is having a job where you get to take care of them. That’s what Sam figures when she, Ally, and Cassy all volunteer at a local animal shelter. But they don’t expect the trouble that comes along with the ...

  • The Legend of Shadow Mountain

    A Samantha Wolf Mystery - 8

    Spring break starts with a surprise, when Sam and her friends get an unexpected trip to the Alaskan wilderness. They’re always prepared for an adventure, but not a plane crash! Plunged into the unforgiving terrain, they must rely on their instincts...

  • She's Mine

    Deon:
 Solanie doesn't know it yet, but she's mine. 
 They all were. 
 Every woman that I’ve taken. But none of them were like Solanie.
 I’m a very cautious man. I don’t make mistakes. I don’t leave behind evidence. That's how I've b...

  • She's Mine 2

    Solanie:
 Taken. Stolen. Kidnapped.
 I never thought this could happen to me. I never thought I would ever be in this position -- in a place where I must fight for my survival as I struggle to come to terms with my new reality, a world full of da...



  • The Mystery of Old Gully Trail

    -For fans of Nancy Drew & Trixie BeldonSome trails lead to unexpected places. When Sam and Ally meet a young troubled girl, a family secret draws them into a mystery that reaches back generations. There's untold history wrapped up in the origins of t...

  • Return to Hollow Inn

    Be careful what you wish for.It's been a year since best friends Sam and Ally solved their first mystery at Hollow Inn. They've always wanted to go back and their wishes are answered with another invitation from Sam's aunt and uncle.The mountains of ...

  • The Secret of Sanctuary

    The mountains of Sanctuary are hiding a secret...A camping trip takes an unexpected turn when Sam and her friends encounter some strange things in the woods. An archeological dig near the campground starts off as intriguing, but it's soon apparent to...

  • The Duke & Dutchess of Dallas

    Duke knew he’d found his wife the moment he laid eyes on Duchess. 
 Duchess wasn’t looking for love when she met Duke, an infamous, well-known drug dealer in Dallas, but she found that and so much more when she fell hard for the m...

  • Beautiful Chaos

    Nora doesn’t know how she started sleeping with her son-in-law Garrett. She just knows she can’t stop. When guilt begins to override her lust, she decides it’s better to end things now before her daughter Kendria finds out. Garrett,...

  • Beautiful Chaos 2

    Sometimes, discovering the truth can make you feel like you were better off believing the lies… Nora has caught Ben in the act of cheating and decides it’s time to end their thirty-year marriage for good. Ben wants to fight for his marr...

  • The Duke & Duchess Of Dallas

    Duke knew he’d found his wife the moment he laid eyes on Duchess. Duchess wasn’t looking for love when she met Duke, an infamous, well-known drug dealer in Dallas, but she found that and so much more when she fell hard for the man the str...

  • The Duke & Duchess Of Dallas 2

    Duchess is finally putting the pieces of her life back together. She’s opened her heart to love again and believes she’s found that second chance in Brian. She’s even pursuing her dreams of becoming a professional singer, but one ph...

  • The Mystery at Ocean Side

    Discover the series being compared to Nancy Drew and Trixie Beldon!When someone new comes to Ocean Side, strange things begin to happen.With summer winding down, the boys are busy with football camp and the girls are committed to helping at the horse...

  • The Case of the Missing Tree Star

    Holiday cheer and the perfect snow day aren't enough to thwart a determined thief, and it's up to Sam and her friends to save the Christmas spirit in their small town of Ocean Side.Normally a time of tradition and cozy memories, when the vintage tree...



  • Hadley Takes a Trip to the Mountains

    Join three-year-old Hadley as she goes on her first camping trip! Explore nature and learn through object and color recognition. Have fun counting and see how many different animals you can find!Hadley Takes a Trip to the Mountains can be enjoyed by ...

  • Hadley Takes a Trip to the Mountains!

    Join three-year-old Hadley as she goes on her first camping trip! Explore nature and learn through object and color recognition. Have fun counting and see how many different animals you can find!Hadley Takes a Trip to the Mountains can be enjoyed by ...

  • Hadley Takes a Trip to the Ocean!

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    Join three-year-old Hadley for her first plane ride as she goes on a fun vacation to the ocean! Explore nature with all the creatures of the sea, learning through object and color recognition. You'll be transported with Hadley as she learns to surf, ...

  • Lillian The White Bunny

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    This children's story is about a baby bear who gets a thorn stuck in his foot and how Lillian,a white fluffy rabbit helps this baby bear. In the story, Lillian learns to trust, and makes life long friends....

  • Mystical Forest Michael Learns A Lesson

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tara Ellis has published 34 books.

Tara Ellis does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Hadley Takes a Trip to the Mountains, was published in January 2023.

The first book by Tara Ellis, Bloodline, was published in December 2013.

Yes. Tara Ellis has 2 series.
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