BOOK REVIEW: Slayed on the Slopes (Pacific Northwest #2)

Slayed on the Slopes (Pacific Northwest #2)

by Kate E. Dyer-Seeley (Goodreads Author)

Paperback, 304 pages

Expected publication: March 31st 2015 by Kensington

Goodreads snopsis: After talking her way into a job writing for Portland's Northwest Extreme magazine, Meg Reed may now really be in over her head. Actually, about 8,000 feet over her head. . .

   She's at Mount Hood's remote Silcox Hut, covering the the seriously hardcore Ridge Rangers-- Oregon's elite high-altitude rescue team--during their four-day winter training. Sure, Meg beefed up her outdoor skills over the summer . . . but she's still hoping to cover the event with some hot chocolate by the cheery fireplace. Then, during a sudden blizzard, she swears she hears gunshots. No one stranded in the hut believes her . . . until self-absorbed Ridge Ranger Ben Rogers is found outside in a pool of frozen blood. Meg's now got to find this killer quickly . . . before cabin fever does them all in.

This is my first foray into the world of Meg Reed. She is a spunky gal who is totally crushing on her boss (although she would never admit that), she loves the art of journalism and writing. Her beloved father she calls "Pops" got her into this art. He died while chasing a story about meth.

I found this story really relevant to my life right now. While I was reading it we got 8 inches of snow dumped on us right at the moment in the story when the character got snowed in the cabin on the mountain.

I loved the character of Gam, Meg's grandmother. She was endearing and I totally dug how she was into reiki and new age healing techniques always asking Meg to center herself and find her place of calm inside. I wonder if the author has such a person in her life since she speaks of this world Gam lives in with such fervor.

The author really surprised me because I did not figure out whodunit by the time the killer was revealed. There is much more to this world of Meg Reed, I think since the story ended with  a bit of a cliffhanger. So I hope to see more Meg Reed mysteries in the future.

Just a wonderful romp through an icy wonderland. Highly recommended.

RATING: 4 Stars!

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) from Net Galley in return for an honest review. I thank Net Galley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.