First published 2010
Jesse Parker left Denver police work behind and returned to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, planning to spend winter on ski patrol duty. He wants to forget his past and stay away from criminal investigations. A brutal murder on the slopes changes everything. Someone kills a skier in the snow, and Sheriff Lee Torrens calls her old friend Jesse for help. Jesse gets pulled back into the violent world he tried to escape. Working the case together brings back memories of what Jesse and Lee once felt for each other years ago. The killer strikes multiple times, leaving no clues about identity or motive. Jesse and Lee face a methodical murderer who focuses on selecting the next victim rather than evading capture. The investigation forces Jesse to confront both his professional past and his personal feelings for Lee while a dangerous killer continues choosing targets in their small mountain community.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Denver, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Period: Winter
400 pages · ebook · Berkley Books