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Carolina Carrasco #1
Snow Rush
In the plush French ski-town of Morzine, the season is underway and everything seems normal. But the quiet resort is about to become the venue for a brutal clash between dangerous men who feed on violence and a woman of honour who won’t back down.
Ex-firearms cop, Carolina Carrasco, is reluctantly chaperoning precocious teenager Miguel on a snowboarding trip when a group of heavy-duty criminals moves in next door. So does Robin King, a journalist chasing a career-defining interview with the gang’s leader, the notorious Jean Haim.
A chance event leads Carolina and Haim into a deadly game of cat and mouse. When Haim targets Miguel, Carolina unleashes in defending him and there is only one way it can end.
Snow Rush is a fast, violent, sexy origin story for Carolina Carrasco, a hero who works, loves, and always, always shoots straight.
Ex-firearms cop, Carolina Carrasco, is reluctantly chaperoning precocious teenager Miguel on a snowboarding trip when a group of heavy-duty criminals moves in next door. So does Robin King, a journalist chasing a career-defining interview with the gang’s leader, the notorious Jean Haim.
A chance event leads Carolina and Haim into a deadly game of cat and mouse. When Haim targets Miguel, Carolina unleashes in defending him and there is only one way it can end.
Snow Rush is a fast, violent, sexy origin story for Carolina Carrasco, a hero who works, loves, and always, always shoots straight.
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First published April 6, 2020
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About the author
James Easton
2 books2 followersJames Easton is the author of the Carolina Carrasco action thriller series. He writes fast stories that draw readers into worlds of suspense and pulsating action with characters whose company they love.
He lives in London with his family. James welcomes interaction with readers and can be contacted at james@jameseastonbooks.com
He is currently writing the third Carolina Carrasco story.
He lives in London with his family. James welcomes interaction with readers and can be contacted at james@jameseastonbooks.com
He is currently writing the third Carolina Carrasco story.
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April 1, 2022
Action with smart capable women
Carolina is the Mitch Rapp of Spain & women. I thoroughly enjoyed reading a book where I didn't have to scream "you stupid putz" at any of the characters. Great fun!
Carolina is the Mitch Rapp of Spain & women. I thoroughly enjoyed reading a book where I didn't have to scream "you stupid putz" at any of the characters. Great fun!
December 29, 2020
The explosive opening to Snow Rush is a memorable introduction to the Carolina Carrasco series but just as it seems that she is a cop to be reckoned with, we discover that the twenty-five year old is on her last day as armed cover for tactical operations in the Spanish National Police. Although this is a fast-paced thriller, the character development is more measured and so before we learn more about Carolina, we are introduced to a number of other key players in what proves to be an impressive debut novel.
Jean Haim is a notorious armed robber whose position as France's most wanted criminal ended when he was caught and sentenced to twenty years in prison. He had previously shared a passionate night with ambitious journalist, Robin King and now, three years into his sentence, has contacted her again as he wants to do an extended, biopic interview. Meanwhile, although Carolina is planning to join a private security agency agency in London, she is left with little choice but to accept a two-week position as protection for Miguel, a teenage boy whose mother works in the Ministry of Defence and whose father is a major defence contractor. She eventually agrees to accompany him to Morzine in the French Alps where she will be able to work on her English when she isn't teaching Miguel how to snowboard.
By coincidence, a violent arms dealer, Max Rokos meets with a loan shark, Eric, to discuss arranging storage for an important deal and consequently (in return for a reduced debt and extended time to pay back what's left), Eric blackmails a client into lending him his property in Morzine. Henri is a plastic surgeon who owes a huge sum of money to Eric, without his wife knowing and so the offer of some breathing space is too good to resist.
These are people who are all highly accomplished in their various areas of expertise, whether within or outside the law. Therefore, although Carolina's presence in Morzine isn't linked to the criminals' visit, it's not surprising that somebody as observant and perceptive as she is would recognise people who shouldn't be there. It also means that the understandably paranoid antagonists also spot that she is somebody with a particular skill set and become interested in who she is protecting... The pacy narrative switches between the characters, giving readers an insight into what each of them knows, thinks they know or are unaware of.
The story quickly becomes tense as it's never really clear who has the upper hand, especially as it isn't immediately clear what Jean Haim - freshly escaped from prison and hiding out in Morzine with Robin - is capable of. Robin appears to be besotted with him and allows herself to be subjected to some uncomfortable, demeaning treatment but could she be in more danger than she realises?
As the book progresses and the body count rises, I read Snow Rush with my heart in my mouth, never sure who would survive. Carolina is a superb protagonist - brave, resourceful and utterly kickass but is clearly affected by her experiences. I am excited to learn more about her as the series develops and love that there is endless scope for her to demonstrate her considerable skills on the international stage. Robin is a strong female character, too and while less likeable than Carolina, I was fascinated to see what she would do as her situation becomes more uncertain. What perhaps surprised me most though, was that I found myself conflicted by my feelings for the criminals. Jean is obviously a dangerous villain but his undeniable charisma ensured I was intrigued to discover whether his plans would come to fruition and I found the chapters featuring Max, Eric and Henri equally as compelling.
The rising tension and riveting interplay between the fully developed characters kept me gripped throughout. Intricate plotting, nail-biting action scenes and an excellent sense of place means Snow Rush is a thoroughly enjoyable debut thriller. I look forward to reading more from James Easton soon.
Jean Haim is a notorious armed robber whose position as France's most wanted criminal ended when he was caught and sentenced to twenty years in prison. He had previously shared a passionate night with ambitious journalist, Robin King and now, three years into his sentence, has contacted her again as he wants to do an extended, biopic interview. Meanwhile, although Carolina is planning to join a private security agency agency in London, she is left with little choice but to accept a two-week position as protection for Miguel, a teenage boy whose mother works in the Ministry of Defence and whose father is a major defence contractor. She eventually agrees to accompany him to Morzine in the French Alps where she will be able to work on her English when she isn't teaching Miguel how to snowboard.
By coincidence, a violent arms dealer, Max Rokos meets with a loan shark, Eric, to discuss arranging storage for an important deal and consequently (in return for a reduced debt and extended time to pay back what's left), Eric blackmails a client into lending him his property in Morzine. Henri is a plastic surgeon who owes a huge sum of money to Eric, without his wife knowing and so the offer of some breathing space is too good to resist.
These are people who are all highly accomplished in their various areas of expertise, whether within or outside the law. Therefore, although Carolina's presence in Morzine isn't linked to the criminals' visit, it's not surprising that somebody as observant and perceptive as she is would recognise people who shouldn't be there. It also means that the understandably paranoid antagonists also spot that she is somebody with a particular skill set and become interested in who she is protecting... The pacy narrative switches between the characters, giving readers an insight into what each of them knows, thinks they know or are unaware of.
The story quickly becomes tense as it's never really clear who has the upper hand, especially as it isn't immediately clear what Jean Haim - freshly escaped from prison and hiding out in Morzine with Robin - is capable of. Robin appears to be besotted with him and allows herself to be subjected to some uncomfortable, demeaning treatment but could she be in more danger than she realises?
As the book progresses and the body count rises, I read Snow Rush with my heart in my mouth, never sure who would survive. Carolina is a superb protagonist - brave, resourceful and utterly kickass but is clearly affected by her experiences. I am excited to learn more about her as the series develops and love that there is endless scope for her to demonstrate her considerable skills on the international stage. Robin is a strong female character, too and while less likeable than Carolina, I was fascinated to see what she would do as her situation becomes more uncertain. What perhaps surprised me most though, was that I found myself conflicted by my feelings for the criminals. Jean is obviously a dangerous villain but his undeniable charisma ensured I was intrigued to discover whether his plans would come to fruition and I found the chapters featuring Max, Eric and Henri equally as compelling.
The rising tension and riveting interplay between the fully developed characters kept me gripped throughout. Intricate plotting, nail-biting action scenes and an excellent sense of place means Snow Rush is a thoroughly enjoyable debut thriller. I look forward to reading more from James Easton soon.
July 27, 2021
As a Spaniard, I always feel ambivalent towards a book or story that includes a Spanish character written by a non-Spaniard. On the one hand, it's always interesting to see what others think about our culture, but on the other hand, those characters usually reek of stereotypes, use broken English, or have bizarre features. So, seeing that the main character was a Spanish woman, I immediately felt both interested and cautious.
However, the writer has proved to know Spain and its people, and I was surprised to find little details that were unimportant but accurate (like the basketball team Carolina's a fan of) and the way her difficulties with speaking English were introduced.
Well, aside from the pleasant surprise that was the Spanish character, Snow Rush offers a quick (almost frantic) read that kept me passing pages until the end of it. The action-packed plot captures you from the beginning, and when you think you know what's going to happen next, the author finds a new way to surprise you and keep you going.
I will be paying attention to Carolina's next adventures.
However, the writer has proved to know Spain and its people, and I was surprised to find little details that were unimportant but accurate (like the basketball team Carolina's a fan of) and the way her difficulties with speaking English were introduced.
Well, aside from the pleasant surprise that was the Spanish character, Snow Rush offers a quick (almost frantic) read that kept me passing pages until the end of it. The action-packed plot captures you from the beginning, and when you think you know what's going to happen next, the author finds a new way to surprise you and keep you going.
I will be paying attention to Carolina's next adventures.
September 3, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. The story is well constructed and there is not a dull moment. Although not a native English speaker, I was captivated by this book. The characters are very well constructed, the moments of action are well detailed which really allows you to be on the scene at the same time as the characters. The narrative point of view is given for almost all the characters, which allows to get attached to them. I really liked the character of Carolina, she is natural. Jean Haim is detestable in my opinion, and I think that the author has succeeded in depicting a sociopathic criminal. We laugh, and at some point we allow ourselves to the sexy fantasy that is tied up between certain protagonists. In short, with this book, we escape and it's fun.
January 4, 2025
I suppose this is an “action fiction” book, but, c’mon ……
I was searching for an action fiction book after reading so many true historical novels and found Snow Rush. The plot was thorough. The activities of all the players were unbelievably stupid. Love sick criminals doing stupid things. A Spanish Amazon getting in and out of deadly situations then going home to have sex interrupted by an important phone call. Gun fights, cliff hangers and fist fights. If you like that stuff, go for it. I’m not buying the next in this series.
I was searching for an action fiction book after reading so many true historical novels and found Snow Rush. The plot was thorough. The activities of all the players were unbelievably stupid. Love sick criminals doing stupid things. A Spanish Amazon getting in and out of deadly situations then going home to have sex interrupted by an important phone call. Gun fights, cliff hangers and fist fights. If you like that stuff, go for it. I’m not buying the next in this series.
January 30, 2023
this would probably be a great book for some people - just not for me. There were so many characters I kept getting confused about who they all were until I was about 50% of the way through the book, at that point I started to enjoy it. It was a rather manic, full on action book, whereas I like a good old fashioned who dunnit! I'm glad I persevered and saw it through to the end (several times I was tempted to give up) but I shan't be reading any more in the series.
December 4, 2024
I loved Snow Rush! My favourite characters were Eric and Henri; it's so nice when a thriller writer bothers to put some effort into characterization, and James Easton does a great job of it, creating characters who I cared about from the outset. The story never slows down for a minute, and I loved the glamour of the resort, the food and drink, and the beautiful cast of characters. Reading it felt like being on an expensive skiing holiday of my own, but with guns everywhere. LOVE IT!
April 21, 2020
Unputdownable crime action thriller with a post feminist twist. Carolina Carrasco the brave and beautiful ex Spanish cop reluctantly guarding teenage Miguel while teaching him to snowboard in the French Alps, untangles a heist involving France’s most glamorous criminal whilst a ruthless TV producer gets caught in the mix. There was a point in the book where it got so exciting I could hardly breathe. Writes like an angel, terse and flamboyant at the same time .. Somehow manages to be a lot of fun and truly dark in places.
April 22, 2020
One of the most exhilarating books I've ever read. Cool action sequences and a kick-ass leading lady, Carolina Carrasco, an ex-cop who gets pulled into the chaos of violent criminals, while protecting a teenage boy Miguel. I don't want to say much, just go grab the book and go on a roller coaster ride.
October 16, 2021
poorly constructed plot
Female with high counter terrorism skills takes an interim job protecting teenage son of Spanish Interior Minister and finds out the town they are vacationing in, has been infiltrated by gang of Elite criminals and she doesn’t leave town right away with her charge. Stupid, stupid,stupid.
Female with high counter terrorism skills takes an interim job protecting teenage son of Spanish Interior Minister and finds out the town they are vacationing in, has been infiltrated by gang of Elite criminals and she doesn’t leave town right away with her charge. Stupid, stupid,stupid.
September 12, 2023
Absolutely marvellous. I was on the edge of my seat! Will buy the sequel now and relish the time spent reading about Caroline. Recommend this 100%.
March 8, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
Lots of action! I've already downloaded the 2nd book!
Lots of action! I've already downloaded the 2nd book!
February 11, 2025
difficult to get through
I’m sorry, but I just couldn’t connect with this story. It could be the slow start or it could be me.
I’m sorry, but I just couldn’t connect with this story. It could be the slow start or it could be me.
February 28, 2022
Excellent reading
At first I thought I wasn't going to like the book, it took me a while but the further I got I couldn't put it down. Excellent plot with interesting characters.
At first I thought I wasn't going to like the book, it took me a while but the further I got I couldn't put it down. Excellent plot with interesting characters.
July 25, 2021
Oh my god!!!!!
What an amazing book surely. The book is a roller coaster ride from the start to the end. When I started this book, the prologue just captured me, especially the way the mc's name was introduced and then introduction of the characters started. The book does have a little slow start as it introduces all the characters in the book right from Caroline to Jean but not anywhere did it loose it's pace. The best part about this book is that it has many characters but all characters have their individuality. Not anywhere in the dialogues did I feel that this character will not say this dialogue or will not take an decision that and it has some really well-constructed action pack scenes especially in the end. Overall a worth your time read if you are into action thrillers.
What an amazing book surely. The book is a roller coaster ride from the start to the end. When I started this book, the prologue just captured me, especially the way the mc's name was introduced and then introduction of the characters started. The book does have a little slow start as it introduces all the characters in the book right from Caroline to Jean but not anywhere did it loose it's pace. The best part about this book is that it has many characters but all characters have their individuality. Not anywhere in the dialogues did I feel that this character will not say this dialogue or will not take an decision that and it has some really well-constructed action pack scenes especially in the end. Overall a worth your time read if you are into action thrillers.
March 8, 2021
This was an exciting, fast-paced read with lots of unexpected twists and turns. Fantastic debut novel, I'm looking forward to the second one.
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