: Reviewers often describe the book as a "sizzling-fast thrill ride" that is difficult to put down.
The story begins with a terrifying escape. College students Ella Tate and Sky Paul are traveling to spend Christmas with family when they stop to help a man on a desolate highway. The encounter turns deadly; while Ella narrowly survives an attack, Sky vanishes.
: Fans are drawn to the chemistry and complex pasts of Sheriff Alton and Deputy Kane, both of whom are living under secret identities to escape their own histories.
: The brutal winter of Montana provides a claustrophobic and chilling backdrop that enhances the suspense.
: While it is the fifth book, many readers find that the mystery itself works well as a standalone, though following the series order is recommended for the character development. Where to Find the eBook
Sheriff Jenna Alton and her ex-Special Forces deputy, Dave Kane, quickly realize this isn't an isolated incident. Their investigation unearths a series of cold cases—young people who all disappeared on that same stretch of road without a trace. As a blizzard moves in, the detectives must race against the clock to find a killer who uses the isolation of the mountains to hide a gruesome secret.