Cold Pursuit

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SLEEMAN, SUSAN

COLD PURSUIT

She's on the run...

When Whitney Rochester's brother-in-law kills her sister, Whitney fears for the life of her niece and nephew. She can't lave them in her murderous brother-in-law's care so she goes on the run with the children to be sure they're out of his reach. Or so she thinks until a killer shows up -- weapon in hand -- at the ski resort where she works and targets her.

But he's in pursuit...

Former Recon Marine Alex Hamilton is working an undercover investigation at the resort when a crazed man wielding a gun takes out a guy in close proximity to Whitney. Despite not having the support of the Backwell Tactical team, other than their forensic expert, Samantha Willis, Alex isn't about to let the shooter harm Whitney or anyone else. When a blinding snowstorm triggers avalanches in the area, it's too dangerous for the police to reach the secluded resort to stop the killer. Alex and Sam must protect everyone at the resort while they feverishly work to figure out if Whitney or the victim were the intended target. As Alex and Whitney grow close and the killer strikes again, Alex has to find and take down this madman even if it means risking his own life.

My Review:

published in 2018

Another edge-of-your-seat addition to Susan Sleeman's Cold Harbor series and I enjoyed every thrilling moment. Love the extra oomph the avalanche brings to the suspense 'cause it's bad enough knowing a gunman is on the loose but when you're cut off from the rest of the world in your very own snow globe, well, that's all kinds crazy tense!

 

There are lots of layers to the mystery which was fun to try and figure out along with enough potential suspects to keep this armchair sleuth on her toes. And watching Alex and Sam work the scene and long distant banter and plot with the rest of the Blackwell team made me all kinds of happy. I do love the way this author builds team dynamics.

And then there's Whitney, thrown into a nightmare that's rapidly snowballing (a little avalanche humour -- wink -- ) out of control. Love the way Alex and Whitney warily size each other up. Their meet cute is pretty funny...and intense. She's feisty and guarded and he's just plain smitten. That snap, crackle and pop you hear are the fireworks they're setting off 'cause these two definitely have chemistry.

But there's a killer to corner and back stories to deal with before a happily-every-after is in their sight line. And one of the best epilogues ever to enjoy once the excitement dies down. Sure to thrill Blackwell Tactical team fans.

I listened to the audible edition narrated by Whitney Dykhouse and enjoyed every intense second.

Oh -- and I should add that though this is the sixth book in the Cold Harbor series it reads well as a standalone. Mind you, once you've met the whole team, you'll want to read every single book too!

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