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Agent Victoria Heslin #10
LIES IN THE SNOW
The weather outside is frightful... what's inside is worse.
FBI Agent Victoria Heslin went to Black Ridge Ski Resort for a peaceful getaway with her fiancé. But a snowstorm triggers a massive avalanche that blocks the only access road, trapping them on the mountain.
Their isolation turns deadly when ski patrol finds a body on the slopes, and Victoria discovers the death is no accident. The killer is among them, and Victoria’s investigation threatens to expose secrets someone will do anything to protect.
With another brutal storm bearing down and panic spreading through the lodge, Victoria must identify the murderer before he or she strikes again.
An atmospheric, twisty book from USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff. Perfect if you want a chilling, pulse-pounding thriller.
FBI Agent Victoria Heslin went to Black Ridge Ski Resort for a peaceful getaway with her fiancé. But a snowstorm triggers a massive avalanche that blocks the only access road, trapping them on the mountain.
Their isolation turns deadly when ski patrol finds a body on the slopes, and Victoria discovers the death is no accident. The killer is among them, and Victoria’s investigation threatens to expose secrets someone will do anything to protect.
With another brutal storm bearing down and panic spreading through the lodge, Victoria must identify the murderer before he or she strikes again.
An atmospheric, twisty book from USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff. Perfect if you want a chilling, pulse-pounding thriller.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2025
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Jenifer Ruff
85 books823 followersUSA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff writes dark and twisty mystery thrillers, including the award-winning Agent Victoria Heslin Series. Jenifer spends her days writing with the goal of keeping her readers eagerly turning the pages and putting the clues together. She adores peace and quiet, animals, and exercise, especially hiking. If she’s not writing, she’s probably out exploring trails with her dogs. Sign up for her Reader's Newsletter at Jenruff.com and never miss a new release.
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July 7, 2026
This is the 10th book in the series but the first I read. Fortunately it can be read as a stand-alone though there are mentions of previous books it doesn’t delve on them.
FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin in on vacation with her fiancé, Dr. Ned, at the Black Ridge Ski Resort in Colorado visiting her brother, Alex, who runs the ski patrols. The area is hit with a historic blizzard that leads to an avalanche which cuts off the resort as the snow blocks the only road to the resort. The next day Alex and another ski patrol, Jordan, find a woman’s body off one of the trails but she’s in plain clothes which makes her death suspicious. Since they are stranded there the local sheriff authorize Agent Victoria to start an investigation until they can clear the road and take over. The investigation is not straightforward as no one has reported a missing woman and there’s no identification on the body.
There are many twist and turns on the narrative and the setting is original with many descriptions of the beautiful Colorado landscape and activities of a ski resort.
Overall very entertaining.
FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin in on vacation with her fiancé, Dr. Ned, at the Black Ridge Ski Resort in Colorado visiting her brother, Alex, who runs the ski patrols. The area is hit with a historic blizzard that leads to an avalanche which cuts off the resort as the snow blocks the only road to the resort. The next day Alex and another ski patrol, Jordan, find a woman’s body off one of the trails but she’s in plain clothes which makes her death suspicious. Since they are stranded there the local sheriff authorize Agent Victoria to start an investigation until they can clear the road and take over. The investigation is not straightforward as no one has reported a missing woman and there’s no identification on the body.
There are many twist and turns on the narrative and the setting is original with many descriptions of the beautiful Colorado landscape and activities of a ski resort.
Overall very entertaining.
November 6, 2025
This might be Victoria Heslin #10, but Jenifer Ruff is the mastermind behind a series in which every installment can be read as a standalone. So, don’t be reticent about jumping right into Victoria’s adventures (and then go back to read the others in the series, plus total standalones — “When She Escaped” from June 2025 was amazing!)
Ruff puts her FBI agent reluctantly back in the snow (Victoria did have an awful incident in Greenland plane crash that resulted in severe frostbite and losing her fingertips). Although this story starts with a vacation and a reunion promise with her brother, a lodge employee, not as an investigation. Accompanying Victoria is her hunky veterinarian fiancé Ned. Since they are at a posh ski resort in Colorado, I worried that meant the signature adorable dog moments in this book would be limited, but — yay! — ski patrol dogs! With snow booties! (Victoria’s greyhounds back home would have needed custom Canada Goose down doggie jackets and cashmere snoods).
Of course, terrible winter weather plays a role and an avalanche wipes out the access road just as the Ski Patrol finds the body of an inappropriately dressed woman in the snow along a ski trail. Victoria is the only law enforcement person on site and beyond determining the manner of death and ID of the woman, she and the increasingly irritable guests are dealing with power outages, dropping temperatures, nasty rumors, food shortages and — gasp! — possibly no internet to post grumbling on social media. I so wanted karma to come and smack the cellphone kid with the mohawk.
I love this series and this locked room style thriller again was so satisfying. You can always rely on and root for Victoria, get a twisty plot, a hint of romance (“the permanent engagement”) and the mystery will keep you guessing. As soon as I finish one of the Victoria Heslin books, I want a new one! 5 stars!
Literary Pet Peeve Checklist:
Green Eyes (only 2% of the real world, yet it seems like 90% of all fictional females): NO Only blue, brown and bloodshot.
Horticultural Faux Pas (plants out of season or growing zones, like daffodils in autumn or bougainvillea in Alaska): NO It’s winter, so only evergreen garlands decorating mantles and fallen trees in the path of the avalanche.
Ruff puts her FBI agent reluctantly back in the snow (Victoria did have an awful incident in Greenland plane crash that resulted in severe frostbite and losing her fingertips). Although this story starts with a vacation and a reunion promise with her brother, a lodge employee, not as an investigation. Accompanying Victoria is her hunky veterinarian fiancé Ned. Since they are at a posh ski resort in Colorado, I worried that meant the signature adorable dog moments in this book would be limited, but — yay! — ski patrol dogs! With snow booties! (Victoria’s greyhounds back home would have needed custom Canada Goose down doggie jackets and cashmere snoods).
Of course, terrible winter weather plays a role and an avalanche wipes out the access road just as the Ski Patrol finds the body of an inappropriately dressed woman in the snow along a ski trail. Victoria is the only law enforcement person on site and beyond determining the manner of death and ID of the woman, she and the increasingly irritable guests are dealing with power outages, dropping temperatures, nasty rumors, food shortages and — gasp! — possibly no internet to post grumbling on social media. I so wanted karma to come and smack the cellphone kid with the mohawk.
I love this series and this locked room style thriller again was so satisfying. You can always rely on and root for Victoria, get a twisty plot, a hint of romance (“the permanent engagement”) and the mystery will keep you guessing. As soon as I finish one of the Victoria Heslin books, I want a new one! 5 stars!
Literary Pet Peeve Checklist:
Green Eyes (only 2% of the real world, yet it seems like 90% of all fictional females): NO Only blue, brown and bloodshot.
Horticultural Faux Pas (plants out of season or growing zones, like daffodils in autumn or bougainvillea in Alaska): NO It’s winter, so only evergreen garlands decorating mantles and fallen trees in the path of the avalanche.
November 1, 2025
What was supposed to be a peaceful ski getaway for FBI Agent Victoria Heslin and her fiancé quickly turns into a nightmare. When a massive storm triggers an avalanche, the resort becomes completely cut off—and a body is discovered that clearly didn’t die by accident. Suddenly, Victoria finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation with no way out and a killer possibly trapped among them.
Jenifer Ruff builds the tension masterfully, weaving together the isolation, fear, and claustrophobic suspense of the snowbound setting. The atmosphere is so vivid you can practically feel the cold creeping in. I couldn’t stop thinking about this book even when I had to put it down for work or sleep. A chilling and gripping thriller from start to finish.
Jenifer Ruff builds the tension masterfully, weaving together the isolation, fear, and claustrophobic suspense of the snowbound setting. The atmosphere is so vivid you can practically feel the cold creeping in. I couldn’t stop thinking about this book even when I had to put it down for work or sleep. A chilling and gripping thriller from start to finish.
November 1, 2025
Oh Boy, just when I think this series cant get any better, Jenifer Ruff proves me wrong.
These books can be read standalone or in the series. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
FBI Agent Victoria Heslin & her fiance Ned head to a ski resort, to enjoy some Rest & Relaxation, until the unthinkable happens & Victoria has to swoop into action & try to solve a murder, but will they make it out alive?
These books can be read standalone or in the series. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
FBI Agent Victoria Heslin & her fiance Ned head to a ski resort, to enjoy some Rest & Relaxation, until the unthinkable happens & Victoria has to swoop into action & try to solve a murder, but will they make it out alive?
November 7, 2025
I love all of her books in this series. Always good!
June 11, 2026
What happens when you combine a natural disaster suspense (avalanche, power outage, etc.) with a murder mystery? Lies in the Snow! Didn't quite live up to its full potential IMO, but a relatively quick read.
November 1, 2025
Ski Resort Madness!
Victoria and her fiancé, Ned, are invited to a posh ski resort to spend some time with Victoria’s brother and his wife. It sounds like a lovely idea but reality seldom respects our wishes or plans. I knew going into this story that it would not be about a peaceful fun-filled vacation and some well-deserved family time for Victoria and Ned, but I never expected the multiple layers of intrigue this mystery would present. Of course there is a murder as soon as our lead characters arrive – that was pretty much a given since solving murders is one of Victoria’s strong suits. However, this murder turns out to be the result of complex machinations no one will see coming layered with a multitude of setbacks and obstacles that kept me guessing throughout the entire story. One of the major obstacles arrives in the form of a series of unexpected climatic calamities that dial up the danger level for everyone at the resort. A major avalanche wreaks havoc on the entire area and complicates Victoria’s investigation when the resort loses power and phone service leaving her to conduct a homicide investigation without any of the modern technology or conveniences crucial to a swift resolution. It doesn’t make it any easier when the guests start to panic about being trapped at the resort with no heat, no communication with the outside world, and a limited food supply. This is an exceptional mystery full of action, danger, and intrigue that is sure to hold your undivided attention throughout the book. I could feel the intensifying anxiety of Victoria and all the other guests as their situation steadily deteriorated and I felt the stinging chill of the blizzard right here in my favorite cozy chair. I heartily recommend a cup of hot cocoa and a warm fuzzy blanket when reading this one. Surely, Victoria and Ned with choose a warm, sunny beach for their next vacation.
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I was provided with an advance copy of this book, for which I thank the author, but I am sharing my honest and unbiased review on a completely voluntary basis.
Victoria and her fiancé, Ned, are invited to a posh ski resort to spend some time with Victoria’s brother and his wife. It sounds like a lovely idea but reality seldom respects our wishes or plans. I knew going into this story that it would not be about a peaceful fun-filled vacation and some well-deserved family time for Victoria and Ned, but I never expected the multiple layers of intrigue this mystery would present. Of course there is a murder as soon as our lead characters arrive – that was pretty much a given since solving murders is one of Victoria’s strong suits. However, this murder turns out to be the result of complex machinations no one will see coming layered with a multitude of setbacks and obstacles that kept me guessing throughout the entire story. One of the major obstacles arrives in the form of a series of unexpected climatic calamities that dial up the danger level for everyone at the resort. A major avalanche wreaks havoc on the entire area and complicates Victoria’s investigation when the resort loses power and phone service leaving her to conduct a homicide investigation without any of the modern technology or conveniences crucial to a swift resolution. It doesn’t make it any easier when the guests start to panic about being trapped at the resort with no heat, no communication with the outside world, and a limited food supply. This is an exceptional mystery full of action, danger, and intrigue that is sure to hold your undivided attention throughout the book. I could feel the intensifying anxiety of Victoria and all the other guests as their situation steadily deteriorated and I felt the stinging chill of the blizzard right here in my favorite cozy chair. I heartily recommend a cup of hot cocoa and a warm fuzzy blanket when reading this one. Surely, Victoria and Ned with choose a warm, sunny beach for their next vacation.
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I was provided with an advance copy of this book, for which I thank the author, but I am sharing my honest and unbiased review on a completely voluntary basis.
October 11, 2025
Wow! Just wow! Talk about a gripping story. I normally just wish authors would stick to investigating case and not pad out stories with the characters home life drama but this story was so cleverly weaved together that it would be impossible to separate and to be honest I wouldn't want it to. The whole point of the story is being trapped by a storm causing avalanches while investigating a murder under some very difficult and trying circumstances and I loved every minute. Having to deal with the storm meant Victoria didn't have access to her usual methods or tools, although with all the twists I am not sure if would have helped much. Victoria and Ned still continue to entertain and be an unstoppable team. Reading this was definitely more fun, gripping and captivating than anything I have watched on tv lately, which is why I am looking forward to getting the audio book and the next book in the series, of which I hope there is a lot more to come.
Victoria hasn't seen her brother for a while, so when he invites her and her fiance to visit him at his place of work, she jumps at the chance. Alex works at Black Ridge ski resort as the ski patrol manger. When he invited his sister he had no idea they were about to be hit by a big storm that will have them cut off from the outside world or that they will be needing her services as an FBI agent. The body of a young woman is found on a closed off trail and in the wrong out wear. Unable to believe she just wandered away from the lodge Victoria treats it like a murder investigation but worsening conditions, avalanches and power cuts mean she struggles to identify the woman. With the lodge under staffed ran ragged, guests turning nasty with dwindling food and colder conditions can Victoria and Ned find a killer and more importantly can Alex keep everybody alive?
I was given this free review copy book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Victoria hasn't seen her brother for a while, so when he invites her and her fiance to visit him at his place of work, she jumps at the chance. Alex works at Black Ridge ski resort as the ski patrol manger. When he invited his sister he had no idea they were about to be hit by a big storm that will have them cut off from the outside world or that they will be needing her services as an FBI agent. The body of a young woman is found on a closed off trail and in the wrong out wear. Unable to believe she just wandered away from the lodge Victoria treats it like a murder investigation but worsening conditions, avalanches and power cuts mean she struggles to identify the woman. With the lodge under staffed ran ragged, guests turning nasty with dwindling food and colder conditions can Victoria and Ned find a killer and more importantly can Alex keep everybody alive?
I was given this free review copy book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
December 14, 2025
FBI agent Victoria heads to Black Ridge Ski Resort with her fiancé for a much needed getaway. But when a sudden avalanche traps everyone at the resort, the vacation turns deadly. With no way out and a body discovered, Victoria is forced to start an investigation. As the storm rages on and tensions rise, she must uncover the truth about what happened.
I really enjoyed this book. The character development was strong, the suspense kept me hooked, and the twists were well done. This is the perfect winter thriller!
I really enjoyed this book. The character development was strong, the suspense kept me hooked, and the twists were well done. This is the perfect winter thriller!
January 15, 2026
This was a thriller, but it was a much slower pace than I'm used to and there weren't any real twists - or nothing that you didn't see coming. There were a few secrets about Victoria and Ned that came out towards the end, but they weren't really "shocking". Not a bad read, glad it was quick.
December 23, 2025
This was good!
July 2, 2026
Fabulous adventure!
November 1, 2025
Oh my gosh! Jenifer Ruff has done it again! Does that surprise me? No. Not at all. She has written Lies In The Snow - An Agent Victoria Heslin Thriller 10. This is a series of stand alone thrillers that feature FBI Agent Victoria Heslin. You don’t have to read these books in order. The only thing that follows a timeline is her personal life. I have enjoyed reading them in order. I would urge you to jump right in and then if you love these books as much as I do, go back to the beginning and enjoy! I think I have the first two books to read yet. I’m going to save them. I just might need a Heslin fix down the road!
Lies In The Snow is about a vacation that goes all kinds of wrong. There is an avalanche and all the vacationers are trapped at the ski resort because the road in and out is blocked. Then a dead body discovered just off of one of the ski runs. Things go downhill throughout the book. There are some exciting, nerve-wracking times and I wanted to put the book down just to give my heart and brain a rest, but I was compelled to keep reading. It is a very intense read.
Of course, Victoria, Ned and her family are familiar characters but the others are all new. Some of them are typical of what you might think they would be. The bartender and the resort manager are examples of those people. The other ones you are trying to figure out if they are the culprits behind the crime that has been committed. My mind was working during my sleep to figure out who was the guilty one.
If you love a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, keep your mind working to figure out what is going on and makes you wonder how in the world it is all going to work out, then Jenifer Ruff’s new thriller Lies In The Snow is the book you need to put on the top of your TBR pile. I think you will love it. Until next time…Happy Reading!
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not required to write a review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Lies In The Snow is about a vacation that goes all kinds of wrong. There is an avalanche and all the vacationers are trapped at the ski resort because the road in and out is blocked. Then a dead body discovered just off of one of the ski runs. Things go downhill throughout the book. There are some exciting, nerve-wracking times and I wanted to put the book down just to give my heart and brain a rest, but I was compelled to keep reading. It is a very intense read.
Of course, Victoria, Ned and her family are familiar characters but the others are all new. Some of them are typical of what you might think they would be. The bartender and the resort manager are examples of those people. The other ones you are trying to figure out if they are the culprits behind the crime that has been committed. My mind was working during my sleep to figure out who was the guilty one.
If you love a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, keep your mind working to figure out what is going on and makes you wonder how in the world it is all going to work out, then Jenifer Ruff’s new thriller Lies In The Snow is the book you need to put on the top of your TBR pile. I think you will love it. Until next time…Happy Reading!
Don’t forget to support the authors you read by leaving a review. Even a few words help.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not required to write a review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
May 28, 2026
Sad that I’ve completed this series! I hope there is a number 11, I love these characters and the story line.
January 25, 2026
I devoured this! I was initially drawn to this book simply because it's set during a massive snowstorm (and I'm currently being snowed in here in NY) and because it can be read as a standalone even though it's part of a large series (this is book 10!).
WELL - let me say that I have officially found a new series to explore! I loved our FMC Victoria and her ability to take on a challenge, even as an FBI Agent on a winter vacation. I thought the whole plot was executed well... from the minor players and background chaos at the ski lodge to the major espionage vibes and mysterious death. I'm no FBI expert, so feel free to take this assessment with a grain of salt, but I thought that the skills and tactics used by Victoria were convincing.
I liked the sprinkling of Victoria's other cases thrown in too, which absolutely peeked my interest. I haven't read many books based around an agent (I tend to read more cozies that feature amateur sleuths) but I am absolutely going to go to the beginning of this series and start reading them all!
WELL - let me say that I have officially found a new series to explore! I loved our FMC Victoria and her ability to take on a challenge, even as an FBI Agent on a winter vacation. I thought the whole plot was executed well... from the minor players and background chaos at the ski lodge to the major espionage vibes and mysterious death. I'm no FBI expert, so feel free to take this assessment with a grain of salt, but I thought that the skills and tactics used by Victoria were convincing.
I liked the sprinkling of Victoria's other cases thrown in too, which absolutely peeked my interest. I haven't read many books based around an agent (I tend to read more cozies that feature amateur sleuths) but I am absolutely going to go to the beginning of this series and start reading them all!
November 1, 2025
Lies in the Snow is the tenth book in the FBI Agent Victoria Heslin series by Jenifer Ruff. If you haven’t read the others, it is a standalone, but you should read the whole series. Victoria and Ned are looking forward to a relaxing visit with her brother (Alex) and sister in law at the ski resort where Alex works. Instead of a quiet visit, there is an avalanche that strands everyone at the resort and then a body is discovered. As no one can reach the resort, Victoria has do work the investigation on her own. As the book draws to a close, Victoria and Alex realize how important family is.
Jenifer Ruff’s books are always descriptive and easy to read. Don’t expect to get anything else done until you finish the book!
I received an ARC copy of this book but this is my honest review. I always look forward to reading any book by Jenifer Ruff.
Jenifer Ruff’s books are always descriptive and easy to read. Don’t expect to get anything else done until you finish the book!
I received an ARC copy of this book but this is my honest review. I always look forward to reading any book by Jenifer Ruff.
November 16, 2025
Another exciting adventure for FBI Agent Victoria Heslin. I admire her passion for justce to the point of walking into danger.
This story is set in a ski lodge where Victoria and Ned go to have a getaway vacation, of course trouble always finds Victoria. Not long after they arrive a dead body is found and she is asked to investigate. Everything gets complicated when a severe snow storm comes in and an avalanche strands all the guest to the lodge.
Is their a killer among the guest?
Will they kill again?
How long can the guests survive with these conditions?
Jenifer Ruff has brilliantly written this book filled with suspense and twists that keep you thinking and wanting more.
I Have read all 10 books in this series and found each one uniquely riveting, Each one can stand alone but after one you will want to read the whole series.
This story is set in a ski lodge where Victoria and Ned go to have a getaway vacation, of course trouble always finds Victoria. Not long after they arrive a dead body is found and she is asked to investigate. Everything gets complicated when a severe snow storm comes in and an avalanche strands all the guest to the lodge.
Is their a killer among the guest?
Will they kill again?
How long can the guests survive with these conditions?
Jenifer Ruff has brilliantly written this book filled with suspense and twists that keep you thinking and wanting more.
I Have read all 10 books in this series and found each one uniquely riveting, Each one can stand alone but after one you will want to read the whole series.
January 3, 2026
Much better than I anticipated. Victoria Haslin gets her man or woman. The book is a bit confusing at first (on audible) as it starts with one of the characters with not much introduction and does a little jumping around before settling mainly on Victoria. By the time the book ends the characters are well established and jumping between is easier to follow.
Victoria along with her fiancé Ned are visiting her brother at work when a snow storm hits. They find a body and with the road blocked by an avalanche there is no way in or out. The storm continues; everyone is a suspect and the tempers start to rise as the rations deplete. Hang onto your seat as Victoria tries to solve a mystery and catch a killer with no modern day technology.
Victoria along with her fiancé Ned are visiting her brother at work when a snow storm hits. They find a body and with the road blocked by an avalanche there is no way in or out. The storm continues; everyone is a suspect and the tempers start to rise as the rations deplete. Hang onto your seat as Victoria tries to solve a mystery and catch a killer with no modern day technology.
October 20, 2025
Victoria Heslin along with her fiancée Ned are invited for a much needed reset by her brother Alex,to spend 4 days at his place of work at The Black Ridge Resort……No work,No paperwork,No criminals,or so she thought,until there’s an avalanche & a body is found. Eventually the resort loses the power & their internet connection. The chaos that happens next will boggle your brain…espionage/theft/stolen identities….great 5 ⭐️ psychological suspense with a shocking twist. It’s a clean read that you won’t want to miss. This book releases on 11-1,make sure you grab a copy. Thanks for entertaining me Author, Jenifer Ruff
October 26, 2025
This enjoyable story was full of suspense and kept me guessing. There were definitely lies and secrets but you weren’t sure who, what or why but Victoria and Neal were supposed to be on vacation visiting her brother and sister-in-law when both a natural disaster and a potential murder occur at the Black Ridge Lodge and ski resort where Victoria’s brother Alex leads the ski patrol. The pacing of the story was perfect and I loved the way the author shows multiple characters perspective. I definitely recommend.
Many thanks to Jenifer Ruff for an ARC of this book which I had the pleasure of reading. All opinions are my own. Publication date: November 1, 2025
Many thanks to Jenifer Ruff for an ARC of this book which I had the pleasure of reading. All opinions are my own. Publication date: November 1, 2025
October 27, 2025
rounding up from 4.5 stars
I ended up binging this in one night! I'm actually not completely caught up on the series, but I couldn't say no when I had the opportunity to read this as an ARC. I was worried that maybe I would stumble upon a spoiler or maybe be missing out on some of the backstory, but this read very easily as a standalone. I definitely like having the backstory and would recommend reading the first two or three in the series before delving into the other books, but there was definitely no confusion or feeling like there was a plot hole because I hadn't read all of the other books yet. In fact so far I think this may be one of my favorites!
I ended up binging this in one night! I'm actually not completely caught up on the series, but I couldn't say no when I had the opportunity to read this as an ARC. I was worried that maybe I would stumble upon a spoiler or maybe be missing out on some of the backstory, but this read very easily as a standalone. I definitely like having the backstory and would recommend reading the first two or three in the series before delving into the other books, but there was definitely no confusion or feeling like there was a plot hole because I hadn't read all of the other books yet. In fact so far I think this may be one of my favorites!
October 31, 2025
Lies In The Snow - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Lies In The Snow is Jenifer Ruff's thriller, told over five intense, action-packed days, which I found fast-paced, due to short chapters that helped build excitement levels well.
Away from a snow-bound ski resort a body is found, and it's up to FBI Agent Victoria Heslin, (visiting her brother there, along with her fiancé Ned) to work out whodunit.
Food supplies and power soon dwindle, causing more mayhem before matters come to a head; then Victoria and her suspect take extreme risks in a riveting showdown you may not have foreseen.
Grab your copy of Lies In The Snow today...and don't forget your snow shovel!
Lies In The Snow is Jenifer Ruff's thriller, told over five intense, action-packed days, which I found fast-paced, due to short chapters that helped build excitement levels well.
Away from a snow-bound ski resort a body is found, and it's up to FBI Agent Victoria Heslin, (visiting her brother there, along with her fiancé Ned) to work out whodunit.
Food supplies and power soon dwindle, causing more mayhem before matters come to a head; then Victoria and her suspect take extreme risks in a riveting showdown you may not have foreseen.
Grab your copy of Lies In The Snow today...and don't forget your snow shovel!
November 1, 2025
Lies in the Snow by Jenifer Ruff
Release Date November 1,2025
Intense ! When Victoria and her fiancé Ned, get an invite from Victoria’s brother to join him and his wife at the ski lodge he manages. They gladly took him up on it. They definitely needed a relaxing vacation.
But shortly after arriving at the Black Ridge Resort the snow started falling, and not in a fun and pretty way. I’m talking a snowstorm of your life! Power outage, avalanche, murder and shortage of food.
So FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin is no longer a guest at the lodge. She is working the case!
This story will definitely have you on the edge of your seat!
Well done Jenifer Ruff!
Release Date November 1,2025
Intense ! When Victoria and her fiancé Ned, get an invite from Victoria’s brother to join him and his wife at the ski lodge he manages. They gladly took him up on it. They definitely needed a relaxing vacation.
But shortly after arriving at the Black Ridge Resort the snow started falling, and not in a fun and pretty way. I’m talking a snowstorm of your life! Power outage, avalanche, murder and shortage of food.
So FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin is no longer a guest at the lodge. She is working the case!
This story will definitely have you on the edge of your seat!
Well done Jenifer Ruff!
November 7, 2025
Victoria Heslin and her fiance, Ned, are snowed in when a blizzard followed by an avalanche hits the ski lodge and cuts them off from the outside world. Then a dead body is found. With a ski lodge full of people from young to old, Victoria works to investigate what turns out to be a murder. Relying on what she has brought with her, Ned's medical knowledge and her brother's help, Victoria has to use her training and skills to find the killer. At times intense, this book was difficult to put down. Just when you think you might have things figured out new information pops up. This 10th book in the series is a must read for fans of Jenifer Ruff!
December 19, 2025
3.5 ⭐️🎧 FBI agent visiting her brother where he works as a ski patrol manager. Avalanche conditions trap resort guests on the grounds.. and they quickly unveil a dead body. I read this as a stand alone, but it’s the tenth book in a series. The references to previous books felt like they were trying to mitigate the criticism of so many wild tragedies (plane crash, dumped in ocean, serial killer, etc) all happening to the same person; I think it may be time to move on to a new main character. But overall the book was fine.
November 1, 2025
Jenifer has done it again! Another great page turner that I didn’t want to put down. She has quickly become one of my favorite authors and can’t wait to read the other stories in the series.
Agent Victoria Heslin and her fiancé, Ned, traveled to visit her brother at Black Ridge Ski Resort — but their getaway was anything but relaxing. Not one, but two avalanches struck the area, and now, to make matters worse, a body has been discovered. I was given an advanced copy but the opinion is my own
Agent Victoria Heslin and her fiancé, Ned, traveled to visit her brother at Black Ridge Ski Resort — but their getaway was anything but relaxing. Not one, but two avalanches struck the area, and now, to make matters worse, a body has been discovered. I was given an advanced copy but the opinion is my own
October 28, 2025
Lies in the Snow was my first time reading a book in this series and definitely won't be my last! The book kept me engaged and I had a hard time putting it down when I needed to be done reading for the night. The characters were interesting and the character development was fantastic. Overall highly recommend this mystery thriller!
November 26, 2025
Fantastic!
What a perfect end to this series! Ms. Ruff has such a great way of telling a story! I love all the drama, the secrets and in the end it is all about Victoria and Ned and family. I will miss these characters, and I am sure Jennifer Ruff will have something up her sleeve that will rival this series! Kudos Ms. Ruff for a wonderful book to end the series!
What a perfect end to this series! Ms. Ruff has such a great way of telling a story! I love all the drama, the secrets and in the end it is all about Victoria and Ned and family. I will miss these characters, and I am sure Jennifer Ruff will have something up her sleeve that will rival this series! Kudos Ms. Ruff for a wonderful book to end the series!
March 10, 2026
It is so great when you get to read a book that you can't figure out in the first few chapters. This thriller takes you on a rollercoaster ride as you try to figure out who is the killer and exactly who is dead. It is set in the atmosphere of isolation due to an avalanche. Victoria has to figure thinks out with no tools and almost no help. This is truly an intriguing read.
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