4 STARS

After surviving a car accident on an icy road in Hagen, North Dakota, Lily Baker regains consciousness only to realize that she doesn't remember how the wreck happened...or who she is. That same evening, another woman is murdered and found in a dumpster outside of the local bar.

Kylie Milliard, Hagen’s only detective, doesn’t immediately recognize the victim, but Kylie soon discovers that Lily and the dead woman share a dark past…if only Lily could remember what it was....
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When Danielle Girard contacted me asking if I would be willing to read her new book, WHITE OUT, I couldn't say yes fast enough! The synopsis sounded right up my alley and I started reading it as soon as it downloaded on my kindle. The story is fast paced and I really enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery of Lily's past as the bits and pieces were slowly revealed.

My only complaint (and really, it's definitely on me!) is that I didn't realize that this was the start of a new series - so I was initially upset about the loose ends that weren't tied up. However, I wouldn't say that this heavily impacted my enjoyment and I will definitely pick up the sequel in hopes that it answers some of the questions I was left with!

Recommended for readers who are looking to start off a new series or enjoy twisted small town thrillers with strong female leads.

Thank you to the author, the publisher and Netalley for my ARC!

Detective Kylie Milliard does not get the respect or work she would like in this small town. Maybe if she can get a break she will be detective in Fargo, her main ambition. When a body of a young woman turns up in a dumpster a lot of questions are asked.

Lily Baker is in a car accident and suffering from amnesia but some how she is linked to this body and Kylie needs to find out why before a killer strikes again.

This was the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely be reading more by her. Thank you to netgalley, the publishers and the author for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Kylie Milliard definitely did not want to be a detective in a small town of Hagan, North Dakota. She had her sights on Fargo. This town was such a peaceful town that there was hardly ever anything for them to do. And to make matters even worse, she was the only female in this very small 4 person office. She had to deal with the condescending treatment from the other male officers. When a car had been reported to have gone over the guardrail, it was a bit unusual for this small sleepy town. The car was registered to Dr. Brent Nolan. They did find him alive, but barely. The one thing that the officers didn’t know was that Nolan wasn’t in the car by himself. The passenger was Lily Baker. She had managed to get out of the car, before it went over the guardrail. She had tried to get Nolan out of the car, but she just couldn’t. He was too heavy, and she had injured her ankle as well. During the accident, she had managed to lose her memory. Why was she in his car? Who is he? Who is she? She started to panic. She had absolutely no memory whatsoever. Lily managed to hobble away from the accident, and was picked up by a trucker. He took her to the hospital in Hagan. When she arrived in the ER, the staff knew who she was. They started talking to her as if she were an employee. Was she as nurse? As The plot thickens dead bodies start to emerge. Was she involved somehow? Why couldn’t she remember anything? Where did she live? Where was her car? Why was her friend dead? Lily started to have flashbacks of a very dark cabin and someone whispering to her. Why was she in a cabin? Where did the cuts come from? She was remembering things that didn’t make any sense. Detective Milliard is determined to find out who the murderer is? She had her sights set on Iver Larson, the owner of the only bar in town, the Skal. He seemed to be hiding something? What would she find out about him? The other officers in the department were hiding evidence from her? She was having trouble putting the puzzle pieces together. Why all the secrecy? Would she find out who the murderer is? How did Lily fit into all this? The plot was so intricately woven in this book, that every time the reader thought they knew who the antagonist is, it changed course. It kept the reader completed intrigued throughout the entire book. The character development was extremely clear and the reader could almost feel what the characters were going through. The book was written in a very clear and descriptive way, and it flowed so well. I enjoyed this book immensely and cannot wait for the next one.

Once again Danielle Girard is presenting her gift of writing with "White Out" This work will amaze, entertain, and keep readers on the edge of their seats. Just when you think that you have it figured out, another plot twist or piece of evidence will surface and have you eagerly reading page after page without disappointment. This story starts dramatically and will keep you intrigued until the last word!

I gave this book 3.8 Stars,
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1. I really enjoyed it!
2. I would recommend it.
3. I will look for other books by Danielle Girard.
4. Thank you to the author for sending me this book to review!

Never have I given a book a 5-star review, but "White Out" is well deserving. This book is attention-getting right from the start and does not stop.

In "White Out," we are introduced to Detective Kylie Milliard, a detective working in the small town of Hagen, North Dakota, seeking a job in the bigger city of Fargo. She is thrust into a case of a dead woman, seemingly working with a group of men who are hiding details of the case with her. Ms. Girard has done an excellent job of weaving in some unexpected twists and turns in this novel that you will not expect. As soon as you think you have figured out who the bad guy is, you'll find out that you are wrong. There is even a hint of romance! This is sure to be a top-selling series for Ms. Girard.

Readers will not be disappointed. Thank you for letting me be one of your early readers, Ms. Girard. I am very much looking forward to the rest of this series. Well done!