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Harper and Reese #1
Cold Woods: A gripping FBI thriller packed with suspense
Glacier National Park’s one million acres just became the hunting grounds of a serial killer.
To save her job, FBI Special Agent Kenzie Harper must go to the one place she fears more than any other—the woods. Banished to remote Glacier National Park and partnered with a park ranger with a past, Kenzie is one unhappy camper. But when young women start turning up dead in the park, Kenzie must figure out how to work in one of the most dangerous places in the world.
With the summer crowds looming, and her career on the line, Kenzie races to solve the case before the killer strikes again. But as the body count rises, she realizes the danger may be closer than she ever imagined.
With its stunning Montana backdrop and gripping plot twists, Cold Woods is a must-read for fans of crime thrillers and suspense novels. If you love books by bestselling authors like Lisa Regan and Craig Johnson, you won't want to miss Cold Woods. Grab your copy now!
To save her job, FBI Special Agent Kenzie Harper must go to the one place she fears more than any other—the woods. Banished to remote Glacier National Park and partnered with a park ranger with a past, Kenzie is one unhappy camper. But when young women start turning up dead in the park, Kenzie must figure out how to work in one of the most dangerous places in the world.
With the summer crowds looming, and her career on the line, Kenzie races to solve the case before the killer strikes again. But as the body count rises, she realizes the danger may be closer than she ever imagined.
With its stunning Montana backdrop and gripping plot twists, Cold Woods is a must-read for fans of crime thrillers and suspense novels. If you love books by bestselling authors like Lisa Regan and Craig Johnson, you won't want to miss Cold Woods. Grab your copy now!
356 pages, Paperback
First published May 15, 2023
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About the author
S.L. Hansen
6 books13 followersS. L. Hansen knows that isolated, stunning locations and mystery go together like peanut butter and jelly. With a passion for exploring the great outdoors and a knack for crafting heart-stopping adventures in remote wilderness settings, Hansen is always seeking the perfect backdrop for her next page-turner. So, if you find yourself hiking through the backcountry with her, don't be surprised if she starts musing about the best spot to bury a body - after all, when it comes to creating suspense, she's got the recipe down pat. Her characters are as snarky as she is so you may find yourself laughing out loud while reading her thrillers. To join in on the adventure and discover what twists and turns she has in store for her readers next, visit www.slhansenbooks.com and sign up for her newsletter today.
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
September 22, 2023
This was a great read.
This author does an outstanding job of recreating Glacier National Park in the reader's mind. The details of the setting is so real I can smell the pine as I read. This story is about a female FBI agent who gets sent from New York city to Montana to cool her heels and keep out of the news . She tries to keep busy by going through the cold case files when she is needed to help find a missing child. This starts a series of events that lead to a possible serial killer operating in the park. This story is also about overcoming the agent's own fears of the woods stemming from an incident in her childhood. I truly enjoyed reading this story and would recommend it to anyone.
This author does an outstanding job of recreating Glacier National Park in the reader's mind. The details of the setting is so real I can smell the pine as I read. This story is about a female FBI agent who gets sent from New York city to Montana to cool her heels and keep out of the news . She tries to keep busy by going through the cold case files when she is needed to help find a missing child. This starts a series of events that lead to a possible serial killer operating in the park. This story is also about overcoming the agent's own fears of the woods stemming from an incident in her childhood. I truly enjoyed reading this story and would recommend it to anyone.
July 24, 2023
A Real Page Turner
I won a Kindle edition of this book a couple of months ago on Goodreads and I am now kicking myself for not reading it sooner! This book hooked me several chapters in and wouldn't let me go. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am looking forward to seeing what Kenzie, Derek and Sidney get up to next. I am so grateful I won a copy of this book, otherwise I probably would never had the pleasure of reading it.
I won a Kindle edition of this book a couple of months ago on Goodreads and I am now kicking myself for not reading it sooner! This book hooked me several chapters in and wouldn't let me go. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am looking forward to seeing what Kenzie, Derek and Sidney get up to next. I am so grateful I won a copy of this book, otherwise I probably would never had the pleasure of reading it.
June 4, 2023
This novel is a typical mystery/thriller - easy to read and interesting. I really liked the idea of a series of mysteries featuring national parks.
Thank you for this free digital copy. I would like to read more by this author.
Thank you for this free digital copy. I would like to read more by this author.
May 2, 2025
A Great FBI Thriller
It was a pleasure getting to know the main character, Kenzie, and the book is written very well and kept me intrigued. I highly recommend it and am going to purchase the next book.
It was a pleasure getting to know the main character, Kenzie, and the book is written very well and kept me intrigued. I highly recommend it and am going to purchase the next book.
June 5, 2023
My husband read and rated this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is well written and realistic and the characters are believable and well developed. He is looking forward to reading the sequel.
Thanks to the author and publisher for the Goodreads giveaway!
Thanks to the author and publisher for the Goodreads giveaway!
July 24, 2023
Excellent thriller/mystery. I had a hard time putting it down. The setting in a National Park was fun and a change from other books.
March 20, 2025
I enjoyed this book, thought I had it figured out as to the who was the killer. BOY, was I wrong. Have started book 2.
June 26, 2023
I loved it. Now waiting on #2.
June 22, 2025
Cold Woods by S.L. Hansen. (Harper and Reese, #1)
This is the first book in a series and follows the usual mystery/thriller format. I liked the setting of the National parks. I was engaged with the characters and storyline. A solid read. 4 stars.
This is the first book in a series and follows the usual mystery/thriller format. I liked the setting of the National parks. I was engaged with the characters and storyline. A solid read. 4 stars.
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