*ARC Review*

This was a great book with a fabulous main character and lots of mystery. I really liked the setting of the book, especially the bad weather and I was very interested to listen to the story unfold. Great narration!

I really didn’t know what I was getting into when starting this mystery and I’m glad I didn’t get scared off (after reading just the prologue, lol). I thought it was an interesting read with lots of different things going on (I actually got confused a few times). I liked how the author made everything so descriptive. I really felt like I was in a super small Minnesota town in the dead of winter. I didn’t see the twist coming and I liked how everything came together at the end and I appreciated that. I listened to the audiobook and while I’m not a huge fan of third person narration, I did end up getting used to it. The narrator did a good job as well. I would like to thank Tantor Audio and NetGalley for giving me an ARC (which did not sway my opinions or review).

I couldn't decide if I loved this book or wasn't fond of it, so I'm giving it a solid 3 stars!

Lots of different mysteries to figure out, sometimes it was a bit hard to follow. It all felt wrapped up too neatly at the end.

With lots of talk of snow and ice, it made me want a cozy drink and to sit by the fire as I finished it,

The big reveal was a little confusing to me. But I finished it in two days because I was curious to see how it ended!

Thanks to the publisher via NetGalley for the chance to listen in advance!

Solid mystery/thriller that takes place during a Minnesota winter. I loved the added element of the weather, specifically the snowstorms. I felt like I was there in the cold trying to help Red find the missing girl. And the Lake Will Take Them is book 1 in the Sheriff Red Mysteries series. I look forward Linda Norlander’s next book about Sheriff Red. Elisabeth Ashby did an excellent job with the narration, specifically the Minnesota accent.

Thank you to NetGalley & Tantor Audio for letting me read this ARC.

This book was ok. It was kind of slow. There were parts that confused me, but I still finished. I wouldn’t say this was one of my favorites. I did like the narrator in the audiobook.

Way too slow for me. Story ok so far, but just lost interest. DNF close to 45%

I received a gifted copy. This review is honest and voluntary.

This audiobook was narrated perfectly and the pace was steady and pulse pounding. Sheriff Red Hammergren is investigating a series of crimes and missing persons that ultimately connect.

I enjoyed this female lead who is particularly strong and intelligent. I’d love to see this develop into a series.

3.5/5⭐️
An entertaining who done it with a lot of moving parts. The story line was unique and kept me on my toes wondering what would happen next and where the girl was at and if she would find her in time. The narration was really good. Solid crime mystery book.

Such a MN charm vibe; I could totally feel just how real this could be. It captivated me, and I finished it in one sitting. Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Tantor Audio for this ARC.

#AndtheLakeWillTakeThem #NetGalley

Sheriff Red Hammergren works and lives in rual Minnesota. Red is short staff due to budget cuts but makes it work to the best of her ability. Red revisits cold cases every year wondering if they will able to solve them. Now duing a blizzard, Red is called out to a burning cabin. The teenager who was in there gave her a final message to find Coke or Coach. Red is unsure what he was actually trying to tell her. Then another teenager Missy Klein has vanished. Now with a blizzard on its way Red must do everything to find Missy before it is too late. I would like to thank both NetGalley and
Tantor Aduio for letting me listen to an advanced copy of this audiobook.

i really enjoyed this!! i was really in the mood for a good mystery / thriller and this gave me exactly what i needed!!