What a gripping read!! From the very first chapter, I was instantly hooked!! The setting of this book, added to its high anxiety nature. I read this in an afternoon. I had to know what happened!! There was a plane crash, ATV crashes, frostbite, secluded cabins in the woods. The story was so well done as well. You instantly loved the kids and were rooting for all the good kids to prevail! The twists were a. Bit predictable but I was okay with it because I was so invested in finding out what happens in the end, I didn’t care. Great read!

Kristen and Ryan have been dreading the day they would be found and it’s finally happened. Their father, head of a LA crime family has found them and is about ready to kidnap them but they escape in time, but not without issues. They landed in the middle of nowhere and a storm is coming. I don’t want to say too much but I would love to see this adapted to the screen.
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Both Kristen and Ryan have managed to hide from their crime boss father for the last five years but suddenly they realize that is about to change. Their father is within minutes of kidnapping them and they are doing thier best to escape. They get a plane flown by someone they have trusted and is trying to save them but wuickly they are in the fight of their lives. As their plane goes down they have to quickly figure out what they are going to do. As they escape into the cold and wooded area they realize there is multiple people after them but their life depends on who finds them first.

This was a really good book! I enjoyed the thrill and suspense of the book and thought it was really well done. I like that there was some back story and we could understand where they were coming from. It was a quick read for me and I didnt want to put down. I recommend this book!

❄️ What do you get when you mix family issues, murder, intrigue, survival, crime, interesting characters, action, and thrilling situations and then dump it all in the Montana snowy wilderness? You get this story!

❄️ Sadly, I didn’t enjoy the book as much as I hoped. I loved the set up. I was buckled in and ready to go! But it wasn’t long before I started losing interest. The entire middle was quite repetitive (running around and searching for people) and it really dragged the pace down to a level that the story was no longer compelling for me (although there were a couple of scenes I found to be particularly suspenseful). I plowed through though, and the ending was really good. It was just a long ride to get there.

❄️ The Montana setting was great – almost a character itself. My husband was stationed at Malmstrom AFB in Montana and he has told me many harrowing stories about the snow and the cold there! I thought the author did a fantastic job of describing the conditions one can experience in Montana.

❄️ I do encourage you to read this book if the premise interests you. My opinion about this book appears to be a bit of an anomaly - there are many 4- and 5-star reviews, but I gave it a 3 (which on my rating scale means I liked it). If I hadn’t gotten bored in the middle, it would have been an easy 4-star for sure.

Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for an eARC of this book, which I have read and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Allison Brennan takes her readers on a thrilling adventure through the wilderness of Montana in this edge of your seat thriller! I loved this book and recognized the author's name but now I want to devour her entire backlist.
This story is about a mafia family, the patriarch who is looking for his children and the kids who are trying NOT to be found. The snowstorm makes for a chilling setting to this story. I love a good snowstorm story, perhaps because I grew up in Michigan and relate. The book has a lot of characters and a plane crash and keeps the reader guessing from page to page. I am looking forward to reading more by this author and recommend this book to all my friends who are thriller lovers. 4.5 stars.

Kristen and Ryan McIntyre have been living in Montana for five years with a man who they consider to be their father, Tony. They are there hiding out from their real father, Boyd, who is involved in a crime family run by his mother in California. But, now they have been found and they all have to go on the run. Unfortunately, their plane is damaged the the pilot is shot, causing a crash landing in the Montana wilderness.

In pursuit is their crime family father, with his hired help, including some unsavory local characters. A local rancher who knows the kids is trying to locate them to help. Tony has spent the five years training the kids in how to take care of themselves in the wilderness. He has also had an escape plan ready, just in case. Without Tony, the kids have to navigate the wilderness on their own and try to make it to their safe house.

This was a great thrill ride of a novel. It hits the ground running and never stops. The Montana wilderness is challenging enough, but add in a powerful snowstorm and you have some suspenseful scenes. The number of involved parties was intense too. There is the group with the kids and Tony, the rancher, the children's aunt, the local sheriff, and a cop from California. The children's aunt is a great character! I'd love to see more novels featuring her. Also, the little brother, Ryan, is deaf. It gets really complicated, fast!

The author did a good job balancing all the characters and moving between the different scenes and points of view. The drama amped up and it just was not a book that was easy to put down! I wanted to see what happened next! I can't recommend this enough. It was a great read!

I found this book to be very interesting and intriguing. I would recommend this a friend because this is a book for everyone.

I'm a fan of the author's and while I am still morning no more Max Revere books, I'm always excited to pick up a new book of hers.

I loved the Montana setting and how it's like it is a supporting character in the book when coupled with the storm. I was drawn into the idea of what represents family. And how it is nestled in a book about a crime family. I swayed back and forth on who was trustworthy and who had ulterior motives.

It did seem a little long in the middle and I don't know if that was my attention span or a slow down in the pace, but the ending made the middle worth it.

I really enjoyed the start of this book it was action packed and filled with interesting characters. By the end I found it to be so repetitive and predictable. Wasn't a huge fan just because I found it lost my interest.


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Hold on tight for a thrilling ride through the Montana wilderness in Allison Brennan's gripping novel, "North of Nowhere."

Kristin and Ryan McIntyre, siblings raised in hiding by a protective pilot, find their lives upended when their murderous father, Boyd McIntyre, tracks them down. Desperate for survival, they board a small plane, only to have their escape cut short when gunfire hits the fuel line. Their pilot, determined to save them, crash-lands in the heart of a snowstorm-ravaged Montana wilderness.

With limited supplies and no way to contact help, Kristin and Ryan must rely on their instincts and each other to survive the harsh conditions and the relentless pursuit of their father's henchmen. As they navigate the unforgiving terrain, they uncover a web of secrets and hidden dangers that threaten their very existence.

Brennan masterfully blends suspense and survival elements, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, their struggles and resilience adding depth to the narrative. Kristin's determination and Ryan's resourcefulness make them compelling protagonists, their bond growing stronger as they face adversity together.

The Montana wilderness serves as a backdrop of both beauty and danger, its unforgiving nature adding to the tension and suspense. Brennan's vivid descriptions transport the reader into the heart of the storm, making the characters' struggle for survival all the more palpable.

"North of Nowhere" is a captivating tale of resilience, survival, and the enduring power of family. Brennan's writing is engaging and suspenseful, her characters are relatable and well-developed, and the Montana wilderness setting adds an extra layer of intrigue.

This was an action packed, fast paced thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. The setting was beautiful and descriptive. Sometimes, a very fast paced novel seems rushed and looses something when it comes to character, relationship, or plot development. That was NOT the case with North of Nowhere. I loved this book! I have now put more of Allison Brennen’s books on my TBR list.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for this digital arc in exchange for my honest review which is not affiliated with any brand.

An exciting thriller!
Every time Brennan allowed me to catch my breath, many pages of suspense and danger followed.
I loved the strong confidence of Kristen and all the abilities Ruby had.
I was floored by one decision Ruby made that involved Ryan, but I realized it was necessary for the plot.
Don’t trod in a Montana blizzard!

Allison Brennan did it again! North of Nowhere is phenomenal!!! This book started with me thinking I would just read a couple chapters, a couple hours later I realized that I had missed dinner and it was almost bedtime. I was pulled in to the story and never wanted to leave.

Ryan McIntyre’s a hero. He kept his two children safe from a horrible mob leader that wanted nothing more than to find the children and pull them back into the family. His attention to the details of the town he lives in was what kept them safe. I love that he not only was aware of what was happening in the town, but he also had a plan, and the children were aware of the plan. There was no time for questions, no time for discussion, everyone knew their role and they jumped right into action.

The details of the storm and the area is so detailed that I could feel the cold, see what little they could see, and feel their fear as they worked to get back to safety. North of Nowhere is a book that I recommend to any mystery thriller reader.

This was a fast paced read that had me interested from beginning until end. A suspenseful thriller. Had a hard time putting this one down!

Hang on to your seats, this thriller will keep you gasping and turning the pages almost faster than you can read them. Kristen and Ryan were young when their father killed their mother and he was sent to prison and their godfather, Tony, took them away to hide them from their father and grandmother. Now that their father is out of prison he is coming for them. Tony wakes them in the middle of the night and they try to escape by plane but gunshots ring out and Tony is shot during take off and he can only fly so far and ends up crashing short of their destination. Now he is seriously wounded and cannot travel through the wilderness but sends the children with all their supplies in hopes they can escape before the gunmen and the weather catch up to them. They are lost in the wilderness in a blizzard with not only the mob after them but their aunt, Ruby, and a rancher, Nick, are looking to save them. Who is going to get to them first? Fast paced and thrilling. Definitely a recommendation from me!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St, Martin’s Press for this advance copy of North of Nowhere by Allison Brennan in exchange for my honest review!

3.5 stars rounded up for this unique, atmospheric thriller that continues to build as the story grows on - I really connected to Kristen (which is ironic because I am Kristen, ha!) and this one kind of gave me “The Last Word” by Taylor Adams vibes in reference to the pacing - I was stressed out this entire book and it just kept building on itself, similar to a true suspense story. I also loved the snowstorm vibes, made for a really fun seasonal read.

Thank you again to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for this review. North of Nowhere is available to pick up now!

This was a good one if you’re into reading about family and vengeance. The first half is go go gadget and then I sort of weened off of wanting to pick it up as much as when I started. You have a snow storm setting, violence and gunfire and death oh my. It’s an action film with words but it tugged my momma heart strings how Kristen would stop at nothing to protect her little brother. It’s a solid 3.5 stars.

Thank you netgalley and Minotaur books for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

This suspenseful tale follows siblings Kristin and Ryan in a small town in Montana. When a man who claims to be their real fathers shows up in this sleepy town, Kristin and Ryan realize that they've been lied to about much of their background and that their actual family is powerful and dangerous. Hard to put down!
Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced copy of this novel.

There is so much happening in this book! The writer did a fabulous job bringing it all together. This was fast paced, full of tension, completely atmospheric, and one heck of a ride!

This was a perfect fast paced read that sucked me in right from the start. A fantastic suspenseful thriller. A must read for fans of intense action packed stories! You'll definitely have a hard time putting this one down.