Slayed on the Slopes

Meg Reed is out on Mount Hood interviewing an elite high altitude rescue team for the magazine she works for. The Ridge Rangers have gathered together for their four day winter training and Meg is there to find out what makes the team tick. But a blizzard blows through and in it’s wake, Meg finds the most arrogant member of the team, dead in a snowdrift. This was no natural death and Meg sets out to find the culprit before he can strike again. Reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s Ten Little Indians, a group is cut off from the world with a killer at large

Slayed on the Slopes was a fun mystery, that made you feel like you were in the middle of an Organ ski slopes blizzard. I love a book that make you feel like you are part of the story, and this one did. Meg Reed is writing a story for the Portland's Northwest Extreme magazine. Meg is not an outdoorsy person, but she is a good writer, and she wants to keep her job. Meg is doing a story on a new rescue squad at the Ski resort, when someone is murdered. Meg is also picking up clues about her father's death. This book has many twists and turns, and keeps you guessing until the end. This is the second book in the series, Pacific Northwest Mystery. The first book is called Scene of a Climb, which I am looking forward to reading soon.

Slayed On The Slopes is the second book in the Pacific Northwest Mystery series and it is a great read.

Meg Reed is covering a story for Northwest Extreme Magazine, where she works. She is covering the Ridge Rangers, an elite rescue team who specialize in high altitude rescues. She is at Mount Hood to get the story, and her timing is not good. She is there during a blizzard and her and the Ridge Rangers are somewhat isolated. This becomes a problem when one of the members of the Ridge Rangers is murdered. Meg decides to try and figure out who the killer is because she realizes that she is trapped at the resort with a murderer and could be the next victim.

The characters are well rounded and well developed. They seem very realistic to me and very likable. Meg is quirky and funny and I enjoyed reading about her inner thoughts and the crazy stunts she pulls. There is a family dynamics going on between her and her mother and her deceased father that I found compelling. Meg also has a special relationship with her grandmother that I enjoyed reading about. Gam has a unique view of the world and is a NewAge grandmother and gives Meg tips on how to live her life that way.

The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The author is quite good at describing the settings of the blizzard, the skiing conditions and all the events taking place. The mystery is well developed and there are many suspects to consider. With all the twists and turns and numerous suspects, I did not figure out who the killer was until it was revealed.

Throughout the book and at the end of the book there are tips for wilderness adventures. If this is something that you are interested in I think you will find this helpful.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well-crafted cozy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will want to read this book. As with most cozy books, this one is a clean read and appropriate for all ages. This is the first book that I have read by this author but I plan on reading the first book in the series soon.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. I would like to thank NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I like it. It kept me busy trying to figure out what was going on and the identity of the killer. I love the pace of this drama and the ease in which each scene was depicted with a clue here or there that culminated in creating an exciting whodunit that was engaging and entertaining. The author did a great job in setting up this tale with a bevy of suspects and twisty turns that propelled me to quickly finish this story so I can see how it ended. Meg is a great protagonist for this outdoor adventure and I love her sense of justice. This was a good read and I look forward to more outdoor exploits with Meg and her friends.

This is the first that I have read by this author but I will be watching for future books. Even though this is the second in the series, I was able to follow the relationships of the main characters and even some of the 'secondary' ones.

The author's descriptions of both location and characters is well-done. I could visualize most of the action as I was reading. The reading style is fast-paced and there enough 'twists and turns' in the story to keep it interesting. Although I liked the main character, Meg, I felt at times that she reflected too much on her Pops. At times, this reflection seemed to slow the story down.

There are also several references to events that happened in Scene of The Climb. Enough that I feel the need to return and read it. Overall, an enjoyable read.

This was a great read! It didn't have to many people to keep track, not a lot of backstories to keep up with and the people seemed real enough. Great read!!!

Slayed on the Slopes is the first book that I have read by Dyer-Seeley, but it definitely won't be the last. I am a huge fan of cozy mystery books so I am always looking for new series to check out, and this book definitely made me a fan of this series. Despite being book two, I was quickly able to catch up with these characters especially Meg. Meg is well developed throughout the book, and the reader gets a good picture of the other secondary characters through Meg's interactions and relationships with them. Having never gone skiing myself, I could really relate to the Meg character, and while she did make some mistakes throughout the course of the book I found that I really enjoyed this character. The book is full of many twists and turns as well as some red herrings, and the climax when Meg faced off with the killer brought on chills. i loved how high the author raised the stakes. Overall I really enjoyed this book, and I look forward to reading more from this author and definitely more in this series.

Received a copy of Slayed on the Slopes through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

When I started this book, I wasn't sure if I was going to finish. Extreme sports are definitely not my thing. However, I got really intrigued with the characters and wanted to know how it all turned out. Now that I've read the whole book, the ending has left me waiting breathlessly for the next book.

I also learned more about the extreme snow sports and such. It was actually interesting. I wasn't expecting that either. This is definitely on my t0-buy list and I intend to find the first book in the series as well.