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Pacific Northwest Mystery #2
Slayed on the Slopes
After talking her way into a job writing for Portland's Northwest Extreme magazine, Meg Reed may now really be in over her head. Actually, about 8,000 feet over her head. . .
She's at Mount Hood's remote Silcox Hut, covering the the seriously hardcore Ridge Rangers-- Oregon's elite high-altitude rescue team--during their four-day winter training. Sure, Meg beefed up her outdoor skills over the summer . . . but she's still hoping to cover the event with some hot chocolate by the cheery fireplace. Then, during a sudden blizzard, she swears she hears gunshots. No one stranded in the hut believes her . . . until self-absorbed Ridge Ranger Ben Rogers is found outside in a pool of frozen blood. Meg's now got to find this killer quickly . . . before cabin fever does them all in!
She's at Mount Hood's remote Silcox Hut, covering the the seriously hardcore Ridge Rangers-- Oregon's elite high-altitude rescue team--during their four-day winter training. Sure, Meg beefed up her outdoor skills over the summer . . . but she's still hoping to cover the event with some hot chocolate by the cheery fireplace. Then, during a sudden blizzard, she swears she hears gunshots. No one stranded in the hut believes her . . . until self-absorbed Ridge Ranger Ben Rogers is found outside in a pool of frozen blood. Meg's now got to find this killer quickly . . . before cabin fever does them all in!
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 31, 2015
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Kate E. Dyer-Seeley
8Ìýbooks385ÌýfollowersKate Dyer-Seeley writes the Pacific Northwest Mystery Series for Kensington Publishing, featuring the rugged landscapes of the PNW and a young journalist who bills herself as an intrepid adventurer in order to land a gig writing for Northwest Extreme.
Kate also writes the Bakeshop Mysteries (St. Martin's Press) under the pen name Ellie Alexander.
The first three books in the series, SCENE OF THE CLIMB, SLAYED ON THE SLOPES, SILENCED IN THE SURF, and FIRST DEGREE MUDDER are available now. IN CAVE DANGER coming November 2017.
“Dyer-Seeley's debut fits squarely in the newer subniche that can be called ‘extreme cozy,� meaning it's a good mix for younger readers who like traditional mysteries but want a little more action or edginess. The author provides a splendid overview of the greater Portland and Columbia River Gorge region, perfect for travel buffs. Her freshly graduated bumbling protagonist shows promise with her determined attitude and moxie.� � Library Journal
Kate lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and son, where you can find her hitting the trail, at an artisan coffee shop, or at her favorite pub. Better yet—at all three.
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Kate also writes the Bakeshop Mysteries (St. Martin's Press) under the pen name Ellie Alexander.
The first three books in the series, SCENE OF THE CLIMB, SLAYED ON THE SLOPES, SILENCED IN THE SURF, and FIRST DEGREE MUDDER are available now. IN CAVE DANGER coming November 2017.
“Dyer-Seeley's debut fits squarely in the newer subniche that can be called ‘extreme cozy,� meaning it's a good mix for younger readers who like traditional mysteries but want a little more action or edginess. The author provides a splendid overview of the greater Portland and Columbia River Gorge region, perfect for travel buffs. Her freshly graduated bumbling protagonist shows promise with her determined attitude and moxie.� � Library Journal
Kate lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and son, where you can find her hitting the trail, at an artisan coffee shop, or at her favorite pub. Better yet—at all three.
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February 15, 2018
This series just keeps getting better! There are two mysteries here, the main one and an ongoing one so now I'm totally engrossed in what is going down with the side mystery. I won't spoil it and say what it has to do with but if you read the first and second books you'll know.
Meg's assignment this time was self-imposed. She came up with the idea to run a story on an offshoot group of the Crag Rats, the mountain rescue team that she heard about then worked with all summer so she could be more confident climbing and doing outdoor sports. Meg is to attend their trainings to get firsthand interviews with the members of the team. What she didn't count on was the murder of the guy who was financing the whole thing.
As usual, Meg's reporter instincts kick in and she can't help looking into the murder while trying to keep up with her story as best as she can. There's another close call at the end but everything gets wrapped up except for the ongoing side mystery which is just getting better and better.
A new character we got to meet was Henry. He seemed like a pretty nice guy but I'm still Team Matt as far as a love interest for Meg goes, if it ever happens at all. They're already in a good place and are best friends so I'm content with that for now. We learned in the first book that Jill was an artist but her boyfriend was such a snooty guy that she was afraid to admit she liked to paint. I liked that Jill was able to overcome this and undergo a little change for the better.
I really didn't see it coming with who the killer was. I had toyed with the idea but dismissed it in favor of someone else. The plot twists and turns were exciting especially towards the end and the reveal. I'm really thinking I need to keep reading this series because I'm so curious about that side mystery!
Meg's assignment this time was self-imposed. She came up with the idea to run a story on an offshoot group of the Crag Rats, the mountain rescue team that she heard about then worked with all summer so she could be more confident climbing and doing outdoor sports. Meg is to attend their trainings to get firsthand interviews with the members of the team. What she didn't count on was the murder of the guy who was financing the whole thing.
As usual, Meg's reporter instincts kick in and she can't help looking into the murder while trying to keep up with her story as best as she can. There's another close call at the end but everything gets wrapped up except for the ongoing side mystery which is just getting better and better.
A new character we got to meet was Henry. He seemed like a pretty nice guy but I'm still Team Matt as far as a love interest for Meg goes, if it ever happens at all. They're already in a good place and are best friends so I'm content with that for now. We learned in the first book that Jill was an artist but her boyfriend was such a snooty guy that she was afraid to admit she liked to paint. I liked that Jill was able to overcome this and undergo a little change for the better.
I really didn't see it coming with who the killer was. I had toyed with the idea but dismissed it in favor of someone else. The plot twists and turns were exciting especially towards the end and the reveal. I'm really thinking I need to keep reading this series because I'm so curious about that side mystery!
January 4, 2020
3 stars
I wouldn't be reading this series if I didn't like the main character Meg as much as I do. First I'll talk about the no spoiler things I like. I love the outdoor settings, they are each unique and places I'd love to visit myself. As I already stated I like Meg a lot, and her friends Jill and Matt, the suspects are usually interesting as well. The murder case itself was unusual although at first I thought it was going to be My main critism
In conclusion, I liked this books murder mystery and the overall series mysteries, and would recommend that if you decide to read the series you do it in the order the books were released.
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January 26, 2016
Meg is hoping that a feature on the winter training of the new Ridge Rangers will impress her editor at Northwest Extreme. However, when she arrives high up on Mount Hood, she finds tension in the group. As she is wondering if she will even have a story, and a murder occurs. Suddenly, she wonders if she will even survive the weekend.
The problem with the book is it takes too long for the weekend to even start. The beginning was slow, and the ending dragged on too long as well. Some of the series regulars felt shoehorned into the book, but I was happy to see them since I like them, and I appreciated the advancement on the series storylines. Honestly, I do love the characters, and once the mystery got going it was pretty good. I just hope that the pacing issues are ironed out as the series progresses.
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The problem with the book is it takes too long for the weekend to even start. The beginning was slow, and the ending dragged on too long as well. Some of the series regulars felt shoehorned into the book, but I was happy to see them since I like them, and I appreciated the advancement on the series storylines. Honestly, I do love the characters, and once the mystery got going it was pretty good. I just hope that the pacing issues are ironed out as the series progresses.
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March 13, 2018
Book two was a great add on to the series. Cliffhanger at the end will make readers running to grab book 3!
November 21, 2020
Meg is my girl. She goes on assignment and walks right into another murder.
This time around she was prepared. She spent all summer training so she could become better at her job. She was so innocently ready for her next assignment on the slopes. She is all geared up and meets this amazing rescue team who sem like they have it all together and boom. A murder!! I freaking love it lol.
This series keeps me in with not only do we get to solve the crime but we get clues to what really happened with her father's death. We get a little more romance which I can wait to see what happens next, we get some more of her amazing friendship. Just a great story line that Im loving to see develop.
Cant wait to get into book 3.
This time around she was prepared. She spent all summer training so she could become better at her job. She was so innocently ready for her next assignment on the slopes. She is all geared up and meets this amazing rescue team who sem like they have it all together and boom. A murder!! I freaking love it lol.
This series keeps me in with not only do we get to solve the crime but we get clues to what really happened with her father's death. We get a little more romance which I can wait to see what happens next, we get some more of her amazing friendship. Just a great story line that Im loving to see develop.
Cant wait to get into book 3.
December 7, 2017
As our adventure on the slopes begins, shades of The Shining rears it ugly head…the Timberline, snowcats…and I give Meg a lot of credit because she is terrified of most outdoor things, and Kate Dyer Seeley puts her in harms way to entertain us in this fun cozy mystery, with travel tips for your visit to Mt Hood, Oregon.
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April 10, 2017
Another great adventure and mystery. Each book so far has had a great storyline and keeps you guessing on who done it. I have to keep reading them all to find out what is going on with her father's death and if it was an accident or not.
February 14, 2023
Another excellent book in the series. I really liked the character of Lola in this one! I think I preferred Scene of the Climb better, but this one was good too so not a let-down from the original.
April 15, 2015
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"After talking her way into a job writing for Portland's Northwest Extreme magazine, Meg Reed may now really be in over her head. Actually, about 8,000 feet over her head. . .
She's at Mount Hood's remote Silcox Hut, covering the the seriously hardcore Ridge Rangers-- Oregon's elite high-altitude rescue team--during their four-day winter training. Sure, Meg beefed up her outdoor skills over the summer . . . but she's still hoping to cover the event with some hot chocolate by the cheery fireplace. Then, during a sudden blizzard, she swears she hears gunshots. No one stranded in the hut believes her . . . until self-absorbed Ridge Ranger Ben Rogers is found outside in a pool of frozen blood. Meg's now got to find this killer quickly . . . before cabin fever does them all in!"
My Thoughts:
Can I just start off by saying how much I loved this book? This book solidified my love for this series with ease and now I'm left impatiently waiting for more! I really enjoyed Scene of the Climb so I went into reading this one with very high hopes. Happily enough I enjoyed this book just as much, if not even more than I did the first book. What more can you ask from with a mystery series? Not much more than that in my opinion! Meg is back and better than ever as she manages to get herself caught up in a whole new set of outdoor experiences. The mystery was compelling and made the book hard to put down. But what really stood out for me in this book is how the author uses the setting to really add to the book as a whole. I loved the fact that I learned a little bit about Oregon thanks to this book and the author's descriptions. I would love to go visit the Timberline Lodge myself and get the chance to go skiing in the mountains. The fact that this lodge was used in some of the filming for The Shining movie (which I learned thanks to this book) makes me want to visit even more! It was these little details that really brought this book to life for me!
The author also continues on with the storyline from book one in regards to Meg's father and his mysterious death in this book. Let me tell you that I am completely intrigued at this point! I need to know the truth behind it all and am looking forward to finding out more of the answers in future books. Really at this point I will be grabbing book three as soon as I can get my greedy hands on it!! I am also really enjoying the chemistry that is growing between Meg and Matt. Sorry if that is a slight spoiler to some of you. I am just impatiently waiting for them to both realize that they are basically meant to be. Ha! (But seriously I hope they figure it out soon!) I did manage to guess the killer with this book but there was so many other twists and turns going on that it really didn't matter. I still loved this book from beginning to end! By the end of this book I was left wanting more yet again and really wishing that I had my hands on the third book. Ugh! The waiting game when you find a great series....I do know already that it is going to be well worth the wait!
All in all, this was a really great follow-up to Scene of the Climb and I am now a huge fan of this author and her books! Her ability to use the setting of this story to allow for me to feel like I was there along with Meg in the wintry cold helped to make this book an instant winner for me. I still have a lot of questions in regards to the death of Meg's father which has me pining for the next book. Plus, I'm absolutely sure that Meg is going to find herself in another crazy situation and I can't wait to read all about it! Highly recommended!
Bottom Line: A cozy mystery series that shouldn't be missed! Read it!
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publisher as part of a CBB Book Tour. Thoughts are my own!
"After talking her way into a job writing for Portland's Northwest Extreme magazine, Meg Reed may now really be in over her head. Actually, about 8,000 feet over her head. . .
She's at Mount Hood's remote Silcox Hut, covering the the seriously hardcore Ridge Rangers-- Oregon's elite high-altitude rescue team--during their four-day winter training. Sure, Meg beefed up her outdoor skills over the summer . . . but she's still hoping to cover the event with some hot chocolate by the cheery fireplace. Then, during a sudden blizzard, she swears she hears gunshots. No one stranded in the hut believes her . . . until self-absorbed Ridge Ranger Ben Rogers is found outside in a pool of frozen blood. Meg's now got to find this killer quickly . . . before cabin fever does them all in!"
My Thoughts:
Can I just start off by saying how much I loved this book? This book solidified my love for this series with ease and now I'm left impatiently waiting for more! I really enjoyed Scene of the Climb so I went into reading this one with very high hopes. Happily enough I enjoyed this book just as much, if not even more than I did the first book. What more can you ask from with a mystery series? Not much more than that in my opinion! Meg is back and better than ever as she manages to get herself caught up in a whole new set of outdoor experiences. The mystery was compelling and made the book hard to put down. But what really stood out for me in this book is how the author uses the setting to really add to the book as a whole. I loved the fact that I learned a little bit about Oregon thanks to this book and the author's descriptions. I would love to go visit the Timberline Lodge myself and get the chance to go skiing in the mountains. The fact that this lodge was used in some of the filming for The Shining movie (which I learned thanks to this book) makes me want to visit even more! It was these little details that really brought this book to life for me!
The author also continues on with the storyline from book one in regards to Meg's father and his mysterious death in this book. Let me tell you that I am completely intrigued at this point! I need to know the truth behind it all and am looking forward to finding out more of the answers in future books. Really at this point I will be grabbing book three as soon as I can get my greedy hands on it!! I am also really enjoying the chemistry that is growing between Meg and Matt. Sorry if that is a slight spoiler to some of you. I am just impatiently waiting for them to both realize that they are basically meant to be. Ha! (But seriously I hope they figure it out soon!) I did manage to guess the killer with this book but there was so many other twists and turns going on that it really didn't matter. I still loved this book from beginning to end! By the end of this book I was left wanting more yet again and really wishing that I had my hands on the third book. Ugh! The waiting game when you find a great series....I do know already that it is going to be well worth the wait!
All in all, this was a really great follow-up to Scene of the Climb and I am now a huge fan of this author and her books! Her ability to use the setting of this story to allow for me to feel like I was there along with Meg in the wintry cold helped to make this book an instant winner for me. I still have a lot of questions in regards to the death of Meg's father which has me pining for the next book. Plus, I'm absolutely sure that Meg is going to find herself in another crazy situation and I can't wait to read all about it! Highly recommended!
Bottom Line: A cozy mystery series that shouldn't be missed! Read it!
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publisher as part of a CBB Book Tour. Thoughts are my own!
February 24, 2015
Slayed On The Slopes is the second book in the Pacific Northwest Mystery series and it is a great read.
Meg Reed is covering a story for Northwest Extreme Magazine, where she works. She is covering the Ridge Rangers, an elite rescue team who specialize in high altitude rescues. She is at Mount Hood to get the story, and her timing is not good. She is there during a blizzard and her and the Ridge Rangers are somewhat isolated. This becomes a problem when one of the members of the Ridge Rangers is murdered. Meg decides to try and figure out who the killer is because she realizes that she is trapped at the resort with a murderer and could be the next victim.
The characters are well rounded and well developed. They seem very realistic to me and very likable. Meg is quirky and funny and I enjoyed reading about her inner thoughts and the crazy stunts she pulls. There is a family dynamics going on between her and her mother and her deceased father that I found compelling. Meg also has a special relationship with her grandmother that I enjoyed reading about. Gam has a unique view of the world and is a NewAge grandmother and gives Meg tips on how to live her life that way.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The author is quite good at describing the settings of the blizzard, the skiing conditions and all the events taking place. The mystery is well developed and there are many suspects to consider. With all the twists and turns and numerous suspects, I did not figure out who the killer was until it was revealed.
Throughout the book and at the end of the book there are tips for wilderness adventures. If this is something that you are interested in I think you will find this helpful.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well-crafted cozy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will want to read this book. As with most cozy books, this one is a clean read and appropriate for all ages. This is the first book that I have read by this author but I plan on reading the first book in the series soon.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. I would like to thank NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Meg Reed is covering a story for Northwest Extreme Magazine, where she works. She is covering the Ridge Rangers, an elite rescue team who specialize in high altitude rescues. She is at Mount Hood to get the story, and her timing is not good. She is there during a blizzard and her and the Ridge Rangers are somewhat isolated. This becomes a problem when one of the members of the Ridge Rangers is murdered. Meg decides to try and figure out who the killer is because she realizes that she is trapped at the resort with a murderer and could be the next victim.
The characters are well rounded and well developed. They seem very realistic to me and very likable. Meg is quirky and funny and I enjoyed reading about her inner thoughts and the crazy stunts she pulls. There is a family dynamics going on between her and her mother and her deceased father that I found compelling. Meg also has a special relationship with her grandmother that I enjoyed reading about. Gam has a unique view of the world and is a NewAge grandmother and gives Meg tips on how to live her life that way.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The author is quite good at describing the settings of the blizzard, the skiing conditions and all the events taking place. The mystery is well developed and there are many suspects to consider. With all the twists and turns and numerous suspects, I did not figure out who the killer was until it was revealed.
Throughout the book and at the end of the book there are tips for wilderness adventures. If this is something that you are interested in I think you will find this helpful.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well-crafted cozy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will want to read this book. As with most cozy books, this one is a clean read and appropriate for all ages. This is the first book that I have read by this author but I plan on reading the first book in the series soon.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. I would like to thank NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.
April 2, 2015
This series, in my opinion, has been a hit from day one. Meg Reed is one of my favorite contemporary characters in the cozy mystery genre. She has such an earnestness and sincerity to her that I can't help but really like her. And, she reminds me a lot of myself at her age - charmingly naive (if I do say so myself!). She has a passion for her craft that really comes through; especially since she is working for an extreme outdoor sports magazine when she certainly doesn't fit the type! But she knows what she's good at and she knows she's an outstanding writer who can bring the readers to the moment - even if what she describes isn't exactly her forte.
In Slayed on the Slopes, Meg is writing a feature story about the Ridge Rangers - an elite high-altitude rescue team. To really get the inside scoop, she's attending a four-day training with the group high up on the mountain. A blizzard imprisons the already isolated group in their hut thousands of feet above the lodge at Mount Hood. At one point, Meg steps outside into the blizzard and faces two very dangerous realizations: not only can she not find her way back to the hut, but what that a gun shot she just heard? Kate Dyer-Seeley has crafted a smart, crisp, and witty cozy mystery. Suspicions practically dances from a character to character; keeping me and Meg on our toes!
What is really even more intriguing to me is the back story/behind-the-scenes mystery that is at work in the Pacific Northwest mysteries. Tiny pieces of something larger at work fall into play in both Scene of the Climb and Slayed on the Slopes. Truths that Meg thought she knew about her father, her family, and her job are suddenly being called into question - and she and my crush (ooops! I mean Meg's crush), Matt, are inching their way into very, very dangerous territory. Slayed on the Slopes drops one bombshell of a cliff-hanger ending and, if you're anything like me, you'll be on the edge of your seat until the next Pacific Northwest mystery is released . . . in 2016 (sob!).
In Slayed on the Slopes, Meg is writing a feature story about the Ridge Rangers - an elite high-altitude rescue team. To really get the inside scoop, she's attending a four-day training with the group high up on the mountain. A blizzard imprisons the already isolated group in their hut thousands of feet above the lodge at Mount Hood. At one point, Meg steps outside into the blizzard and faces two very dangerous realizations: not only can she not find her way back to the hut, but what that a gun shot she just heard? Kate Dyer-Seeley has crafted a smart, crisp, and witty cozy mystery. Suspicions practically dances from a character to character; keeping me and Meg on our toes!
What is really even more intriguing to me is the back story/behind-the-scenes mystery that is at work in the Pacific Northwest mysteries. Tiny pieces of something larger at work fall into play in both Scene of the Climb and Slayed on the Slopes. Truths that Meg thought she knew about her father, her family, and her job are suddenly being called into question - and she and my crush (ooops! I mean Meg's crush), Matt, are inching their way into very, very dangerous territory. Slayed on the Slopes drops one bombshell of a cliff-hanger ending and, if you're anything like me, you'll be on the edge of your seat until the next Pacific Northwest mystery is released . . . in 2016 (sob!).
April 13, 2015
I read the first book in the series (My Scene of the Climb Review) back in August so I was excited to see what trouble Meg had gotten up to in the 2nd book. I wasn't disappointed! Meg is a little bit older and a little wiser but she is still not an experienced outdoors man. This time she's at a ski resort staying with a group of elite skiers who are trying to start a business to help even novice skiers reach the summit. Of course things are not going smoothly as there's lots of inside fighting and competing agendas and everyone seems to have more than their share of secrets. One of my complaints in the first book was that Meg didn't do any actual reporter so I was pleased to see her taking notes and talking about how she went about turning an idea into a story. I also like that her job as a journalist allows her to poke around an investigation. The mystery kept me reading and I was kept guessing about the motive and the killer until the end. I also picked up a lot about skiing and snowboarding which was fun. While I don't plan on going skiing anytime soon if I ever do I will not be going up on a mountain without an avalanche pack!
Meg is a little more angsty than I generally prefer and there was some clutter with issues in Meg's personal life, her friend Jill's personal life, her grandmother's Reiki massages, as well as the murder and all the inside drama. Also, while this does work as a stand alone I think it's much more enjoyable if you've read the first in the series.
Despite the few flaws I really enjoyed this book. I won't be heading to any ski resorts soon but it was definitely fun to visit one from the hammock in my back yard! I'm looking forward to the 3rd book and seeing what Meg's up to next.
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Meg is a little more angsty than I generally prefer and there was some clutter with issues in Meg's personal life, her friend Jill's personal life, her grandmother's Reiki massages, as well as the murder and all the inside drama. Also, while this does work as a stand alone I think it's much more enjoyable if you've read the first in the series.
Despite the few flaws I really enjoyed this book. I won't be heading to any ski resorts soon but it was definitely fun to visit one from the hammock in my back yard! I'm looking forward to the 3rd book and seeing what Meg's up to next.
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May 2, 2015
Dollycas’s Thoughts
I have been waiting for this book, thankfully we weren’t kept waiting a whole year!
Meg is back and off on another adventure and again she is not prepared and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! She thinks a little “training� she did over the summer will be able to make her look like she knows what she is doing and fool her boss. Well she is prepared for roughing in front of the fireplace but she can’t ski and her cute little gloves are not going to keep her warm as she observes the Ridge Rangers. She does know what gunshots sound like and she knows they mean trouble especially when the head Ridge Ranger is found dead!
This girl she can get herself in the middle of things even when she is trying hard to avoid them. Her father was a journalist too and was killed. She hears his voice in her head throughout the entire story and there are several unanswered questions about his death. This was touched on in the first book and that subplot continues in this one.
Again in addition to the great cast of characters the setting is a character too. The author describes everything so wonderfully, from the blizzard and piles of snow to the frigid temps. Burrrrrrr!!! Traveling up an down the mountain from the main lodge to the remote Silcox Hut, I could picture it so vividly.
This was a fantastic story with a huge OMG moment! The main mystery was so good. I was suspecting everyone at one point or another. I had just one little issue with sometime Meg had a hard time with near the end of the story but I don’t want to spoil anything but those of you that know me will know exactly what I am talking about when you read the story.
I am already waiting the next edition, these cliffhangers are killer, lol!!!
July 22, 2016
*Slayed on the Slopes received for honest review*
Talk about your mystery! It was difficult to get into Slayed on the Slopes at first as I had not read the first novel in the series but Kate did a great job of filling in new readers to the goings-on of the characters to set up the story. Meg is a refreshingly real and honest character who finds herself, yet again, tangled up in another murder who-done-it. The book sent suspicion on more than 4 characters and kept sending you back and forth as to thinking who could've been the culprit and I felt that took away from the mystery and made it feel too cumbersome. Kate has a great way of setting a scene and making you really experience it, particularly when Meg goes into an internal monologue. The side plots were interesting but there seemed to be one for every character and made it feel a bit clunky at times. Despite all that, Meg's own storyline (that seems to be going through the whole series and not just this one book) kept me hooked and I'm interested in finding out what happens to her! I was genuinely hooked on her own story versus the actual murder! Overall good read and great characters.
Talk about your mystery! It was difficult to get into Slayed on the Slopes at first as I had not read the first novel in the series but Kate did a great job of filling in new readers to the goings-on of the characters to set up the story. Meg is a refreshingly real and honest character who finds herself, yet again, tangled up in another murder who-done-it. The book sent suspicion on more than 4 characters and kept sending you back and forth as to thinking who could've been the culprit and I felt that took away from the mystery and made it feel too cumbersome. Kate has a great way of setting a scene and making you really experience it, particularly when Meg goes into an internal monologue. The side plots were interesting but there seemed to be one for every character and made it feel a bit clunky at times. Despite all that, Meg's own storyline (that seems to be going through the whole series and not just this one book) kept me hooked and I'm interested in finding out what happens to her! I was genuinely hooked on her own story versus the actual murder! Overall good read and great characters.
February 28, 2016
Wow. Two for two!
I love this! Having read the first (and been pleasantly surprised by the lack of "all roads lead to sex" threads, I was eager to start the second.
Mystery, suspense, enough red herrings to start a fish market� I'm enjoying this series immensely!
Edit: I forgot to put in the disclaimer!
I received this book for free via New Adult Book Club's RI&RI forum, where they connect with authors looking to hear feedback about their books.
The fact that I received it free of charge had zero affect on my review or enjoyment. Actually, I hope to purchase physical copies of the entire Pacific Northwest Mysteries line!
I love this! Having read the first (and been pleasantly surprised by the lack of "all roads lead to sex" threads, I was eager to start the second.
Mystery, suspense, enough red herrings to start a fish market� I'm enjoying this series immensely!
Edit: I forgot to put in the disclaimer!
I received this book for free via New Adult Book Club's RI&RI forum, where they connect with authors looking to hear feedback about their books.
The fact that I received it free of charge had zero affect on my review or enjoyment. Actually, I hope to purchase physical copies of the entire Pacific Northwest Mysteries line!
March 31, 2015
A fun read set on Oregon's Mt Hood. The descriptions and history of the area place you right there.I felt was isolated in the Silcox Hut along Meg Reed and others. Meg goes out in storm and hears a gunshot. Later they find Ben Rogers dead. Meg needs to find the answer before she becomes the next victim.
Full Disclosure: I received a free copy from Kensington Publishing Corp through Netgalley for an honest review. I would to thank them for this opportunity to read and review the book. The opinions are my own.
Full Disclosure: I received a free copy from Kensington Publishing Corp through Netgalley for an honest review. I would to thank them for this opportunity to read and review the book. The opinions are my own.
March 18, 2018
I read this book because of the setting on Mt Hood and, other than that it is difficult to find anything positive to say about it. Meg Reed, who works as a writer for an outdoor magazine, is at the mountain covering the startup of a new venture to make money guiding climbers to the peak. When their seriously annoying CEO is shot, she bumbles around a lot. To call it an investigation or to say that she finds the killer is rather laughable since she is far too incompetent for any such feat.
March 6, 2017
I'm really bad at writing reviews. But I really enjoyed this book. The characters are developing nicely, and the bit of a cliff hanger ending has me looking forward to the next installment.
February 7, 2024
I'm reading the Pacific Northwest Mystery series for two reasons: (1) I grew up in the Columbia River Gorge, so it's fun to read about places I know well, and (2) Kate E. Dyer-Seeley is Ellie Alexander, whose Sloan Krauss series I enjoy. Despite the familiar setting, I haven't found this series quite as appealing. This second installment wasn't as compelling for me as the first, maybe because the plot seems more frenetic and convoluted, with a lot of excess characters to keep track of. I do like Meg overall. She's not the sharpest tool in the shed, but then again, she's only 23 and, well, sometimes it shows! Not everything about SLAYED ON THE SLOPES' plot makes logical sense; the main characters aren't the most dynamic; and the story didn't keep me totally engaged. Still, the book was entertaining enough that I finished it. I'll keep going with the series, but I do hope the next one is more compelling.
October 6, 2022
Murder mystery & romantic comedy as magazine writer Meg is on assignment on Mt. Hood to write feature on training of ski rescue patrol, but the new leader is murdered during a snowstorm. She investigates even though her boss, her friends, and the sheriff tell her to stay out. The emphasis of the plotline, however, seems to be on the romantic comedy side as three couples, including Meg and Matt, have relationship problems, and we get to see their bickering, squabbles, and cheating. At least the author captures the full flavor of snowstorms and the freezing temperatures. I am a sucker for beautiful cover art, and this book has an excellent cover, which is why I read it. But there is often an inverse relationship between the beauty of the cover art and the quality of the story, and this is no exception.
November 18, 2017
In this 2nd outing for Meg she is still working for the extreme sports magazine and even though she still prefers sipping a Latte to going for a run she has spent the summer weekends training with the Crag Rats to hone her outdoor skills.Ìý She hears that the Crag Rats are going to train up as Ridge Rangers, a high altitude rescue team and she gets invited to spend the training time with them up on Mount Hood so she can do a feature on them.Ìý On the first night though a blizzard blows up and at the same time the financier goes missing - and Meg is the only one who is sure she heard a shot.Ìý The following day Ben is found dead and Meg needs to figure out who the killer is before some one else (even herself!) is iced.
March 15, 2018
The setting was again different than the usual cozy I read - there were no cats, no books, it wasn’t in a library or a book shop, and there was no magic. Because of that I did enjoy the different (for me) setting. the plot was entertaining enough, though it definitely got convoluted in parts. I began to lose interest about halfway through the book because I just wasn’t engaged enough to care who was the murderer. I am also not convinced the murderer actually has good motive to commit the murder; it seemed too much like a stretch to me. There were also too many ancillary characters that were all a part of the suspect list that ended up having nothing to do with it. Overall, a fast read, but not one I’d choose again.
May 19, 2019
Very sweet, sheltered, and clearly naive, the klutzy couch potato has managed to keep her job as a write for Northwest Extreme magazine. She can't hike, climb, ski, snowboard, or anything else outdoorsy, but her boss doesn't seen to care. Her second assignment for the magazine means her second involvement in a murder. Too bad none of her friends are around when she needs them.
These books are cute and quick to read, and a must read for incomers to the PNW. Dyer-Seeley makes a good tour guide and offers interesting history to her stories, but she also teaches the dangers and the challenges of living and playing in our beautiful, rugged area.
These books are cute and quick to read, and a must read for incomers to the PNW. Dyer-Seeley makes a good tour guide and offers interesting history to her stories, but she also teaches the dangers and the challenges of living and playing in our beautiful, rugged area.
February 5, 2020
I'm enjoying this series so far. I love the outdoor setting, and it was draws me into wanting to read more from this series. I actually really like the main character, Meg Reed, and her awkwardness. And I find it hilarious that she isn't great at solving crimes, like most other cozy mysteries characters, but she is great at finding clues which gets her into trouble.
This is the second book in the series. Meg gets her boss, Greg, to let her write a story about the Ridge Rangers near Government Camp, Oregon. Meg finds herself in conflict the first night and drama pursuits all around the Silcox Hut and Timberline Lodge.
This is the second book in the series. Meg gets her boss, Greg, to let her write a story about the Ridge Rangers near Government Camp, Oregon. Meg finds herself in conflict the first night and drama pursuits all around the Silcox Hut and Timberline Lodge.
December 12, 2018
Since I’m still in my blizzard mode, I decided to give this author a try. This is the second book in the series. I probably should have read the first one but this is the one with a blizzard. I like the characters and setting. Meg’s a journalist for Portland’s Northwest Extreme magazine and is on assignment 8000 feet up Mount Hood when a murder occurs during a blizzard at the remote Silcox Hut. There’s also a background story regarding the death of Meg’s father, which might not have been an accident. I think I’ll read more books in the series.
April 9, 2021
A fun, quick read. Love the way the author creates a sense of place and immerses you, as the reader, into the story. The majority of the characters were interesting and the story was quick moving with underlying plots that make you want to read the next book.
My one complaint is with "Gam" the New Age grandmother. I get that she's into energy healing and crystals and whatever but her "clearing the energy" and "spreading warmth," started to get on my nerves. I think this could have been acknowledged without being focused on so heavily.
Otherwise, a thoroughly enjoyable read.
My one complaint is with "Gam" the New Age grandmother. I get that she's into energy healing and crystals and whatever but her "clearing the energy" and "spreading warmth," started to get on my nerves. I think this could have been acknowledged without being focused on so heavily.
Otherwise, a thoroughly enjoyable read.
August 14, 2021
Not my favorite series by Ellie Alexander (writing as Kate E. Dyer-Seeley) but the book followed her mystery writing pattern with the female main character (Meg Reed) involved in working to solve the murder. The book brought back memories of a visit to Timberline Lodge years ago. And the ending of the book revealed some intriguing details which, of course, urge me to read the next in the series.
Not really a slow read but my ebook version kept freezing and and causing me to need to re-download and start over-- a pain.
Not really a slow read but my ebook version kept freezing and and causing me to need to re-download and start over-- a pain.
November 26, 2022
Naive Meg is once again out of her depth in pursuit of a story for the extreme sports magazine she works for. This time, it is extreme skiing and snowboarding. When one of the ski team is killed, Meg is warned over and over to stay out of it. But does she? No. Like a classic TSTL heroine she runs straight towards danger. In addition to the main story, there are a variety of (completely unnecessary) subplots involving Meg's love life, her best friend's love life, her grandmother's love life, along with a mystery regarding her late father's death.
June 1, 2017
Oh my goodness! This story! THIS STORY! You have to read it, that's all there is to it. The characters are so awesome and I feel like I'm in the scene when she's describing it. I love the mystery and all of the different things going on in this plot! I can't wait to get into the next one to see what's going to happen next.
January 11, 2021
I liked this second book in this series. I don't ski or do any winter sports, but I enjoyed reading about Meg's experiences. The murder was clever, and I did not guess the murderer. I like that these books advance the subplot of what really happened to Meg's father. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
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