A fight for survival in the snow While on the trail of a killer
Responding to the reports of a car accident, newcomer Deputy Jake Gwynn finds a murder scene instead. Search and rescue paramedic Hannah Richards tried to care for the likely suspect before he slipped away—and now he's gone from injured man to serial killer on the loose. Jake hadn’t planned to put down roots in this quiet little town, but his need to protect Hannah may be more than just professional…
From Harlequin Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
Discover more action-packed stories in the Eagle Mountain Search and Rescue series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following
Book 1: Eagle Mountain Cliffhanger Book 2: Canyon Kidnapping Book 3: Mountain Terror Book 4: Close Call in Colorado
Cindi Myers worked as a newspaper reporter, travel agent and medical clinic manager before turning to writing full time. She's written both historical and contemporary romance, as well as dozens of short stories and nonfiction articles. Cindi thinks writers have the best job in the world.
Former president of San Antonio Romance Authors, Cindi is a member of Romance Writers of America, Novelists Inc., and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers.
She and her husband and their two dogs live in the mountains Southwest of Denver. When she's not caught up in creating new characters and stories, Cindi enjoys reading, quilting, gardening, skiing and hiking. She's also in demand as a speaker, teaching workshops and making presentations to both local and national writing groups.
4 stelle e mezza Bella storia, con personaggi interessanti (cane compreso); i vari episodi riguardanti il gruppo search and rescue sono illuminanti e in qualche caso mozzafiato. Questo è il primo libro di una serie, che è a sua volta collegata ad altre, tutte ambientate nello stesso posto. Credo proprio che recupererò i vari volumi, ho già il primo in assoluto, dove il protagonista è lo sceriffo, che qui compare spesso.
Responding to the reports of a car accident, newcomer Deputy Jake finds a murder scene instead. Search and rescue paramedic Hannah tried to care for the likely suspect before he slipped away – and now he's gone from injured man to serial killer on the loose. Jake hadn’t planned to put down roots in this quiet little town, but his need to protect Hannah may be more than just professional…
This one started off good but the romance and connection between the two main characters seemed to happen off page. I love a slow burn so for it to be just briefly mentioned within the story made the culmination rather lack luster for me personally. The ending was a bit more suspenseful which was good. This was my first book by this author, I will try out some of her author books in the future and see what I think.
I never realized what it takes to be SAR in rugged mountains etc. I think this story highlights the difficulty and rewards of this work. We got to see how close the SAR personnel need to be to go difficult rescues. Add a full time job and a romance and you have me hooked.
You cannot go wrong with a Cindy Myers book. I can’t wait to read the second book in this collection. I love the action that Pete she portrays in her books. Great job
Terrific start to the new series focusing on Eagle Mountain's Search and Rescue unit members. The book started with a rush and kept me hooked to the end. Hannah, an EMT with the SAR unit, was the first arrival at the scene of an accident. A white box van had gone over the edge of the road into a ravine. As she called down to let them know help was coming, she saw an injured man climbing up. But when she looked away to see a deputy arrive, the man disappeared. When the rescuers climbed down to the van, they discovered both remaining victims were dead - with one obviously murdered. They later found out the man she saw was an escaped serial killer.
Jake is new to the Eagle Mountain Sheriff's Department. He plans to get experience there before moving to a larger department. He has handled everything from speeders to stray animals, but a manhunt for a serial killer is new. I loved the scene of Jake trying to catch the stray dog. I was not surprised by what happened with the dog, though I laughed out loud at the scene in the jail. Also new is his interest in the pretty EMT.
The suspense of the story was fantastic. From the moment Cutler escaped, the race was on to catch him. The process is complicated by Cutler's military experience with extreme weather. I could feel the frustration of the sheriff's department as they always seemed to be a step behind him. The search hits particularly close to home when it becomes evident that Cutler has fixated on Hannah as his next victim. The intensity ramps up as Cutler taunts his pursuers by showing how close he can get without being caught, even causing an avalanche. As the threats against Hannah grow, Jake is determined to keep her safe. The final confrontation is a nail-biter involving weather, a hair-raising rescue, and a fight on the side of a cliff.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Jake and Hannah. Hannah was a little wary at first because she knew Jake didn't plan to stay in Eagle Mountain, and she had no interest in leaving. But they have a lot in common, and their attraction is undeniable. Besides spending time together and getting to know each other, they frequently work together at accident scenes. I loved that Jake was protective yet respectful of Hannah's capabilities. I liked seeing their feelings for each other deepen. Hannah dreamed of a future together but worried about what would happen if Jake got a job offer that would take him away. The ending is perfect and shows a bright future for them.
I loved the setting of a Search and Rescue unit in the Colorado mountains. Each member has a unique personality, and I look forward to learning more about them. The rescue situations portrayed in the book felt realistic and kept me interested in their actions. I also liked Hannah's father and found his backstory as a competitive climber intriguing. His willingness to help Jake at the end was critical to the successful resolution of the confrontation.