What’s worse than being terrified of heights when you’re a reporter for an adventure magazine? Witnessing a murder from the top of a cliff.
Meg Reed thought landing a job at Northwest Extreme magazine was her lucky break—until she realized she’d have to actually venture outdoors. Determined to fake it till she makes it, she finds herself covering an adventure race in Oregon's stunning Columbia River Gorge.
When one of the contestants plummets to their death from Angel’s Rest summit, Meg is the only witness and she knows right away it was more than just a tragic accident. With her new job on the line and a killer on the loose, Meg must overcome her fears and put her investigative instincts to work.
Armed only with her notebook, a strong mocha, and her best friends’ support, Meg throws herself into uncovering the dark secrets among the close-knit adventure racing community. And she soon discovers that sometimes the most dangerous thing about the great outdoors might just be the people in it.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, this charming cozy mystery introduces an endearing amateur sleuth who learns that solving murders could be the one outdoor activity she’s naturally good at. Perfect for fans of Tonya Kappes, Lauren Elliott and Laurie Gilmore.
A Murder on the Mountain was previously published as Scene of the Climb.
A Murder on the Mountain is the first in the series, and I'm already itching to read the second book.
The story follows Meg, a reporter on her first big assignment for an extreme sports magazine. Unfortunately, Meg, who lied to get the job, has to get involved in the activities alongside the participants in order to write her article. This was one of the most humorous aspects of the novel. Meg had no intention of completing the climb and pulled every delaying tactic she had up her sleeve to slow the pace of the team down, all whilst being decked out in trendy pink climbing gear and lugging an overpacked backpack. I could imagine her horror at the prospect of hiking up a mountain, and found her reactions completely relatable. At the same time, I loved the author's descriptions of the area. Not only could I picture the entire scene, but it left me wanting to see it in real life.
The mystery of who killed Lenny and why had me stumped, and I suspected everyone at some stage, except Matt, of course. The 'who' surprised me in the end, but I thought the 'why' was a little bit weak.
Meg has a nice support cast of friends and a grandmother, Gam, who is a little bit eccentric. There's a gentle romantic subplot bubbling behind the scenes. Matt is in love with Meg, while she is crushing on her boss, Greg. There is also the backstory of her father's death, which may not have been an accident. So, there are lots of threads to pull together for subsequent titles in the series, and I can't wait.
This book is available on KU and 99p for kindle. Also available in paperback.
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