The story alternates between the present and 10 years prior, ratcheting up the suspense and spooling out a cast of intriguing characters drawn together atop a picturesque yet deadly mountain. Reynolds, a former international snowboarder, delivers the thrills in her must-read debut.
Winter-sports fans are in for a treat here, as are all who enjoy a tale of extremes; the fierce competition between women characters is also a bonus. The answer to who’s pulling the strings here is a little incredible, but overall this debut is an atmospheric winter treat. Recommend it to those who enjoyed recent tales of reunions gone awry.
... ull of suspense and a multitude of plot twists. As the story unfolds, readers learn more about each character and their possible role in Saskia’s disappearance --- and how it all relates to this new drama. Shiver is a genuine page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end.
The sometimes-grisly action has a palpably visual immediacy to it—it comes as no surprise that this debut novel has already been picked up for television—while the mostly breakneck pace of the narrative lags only on occasion ... This suspenseful debut thriller by a former freestyle snowboarder contains both style and substance.
... exciting if uneven ... Though the action is slow to start, and no one makes a serious effort to escape, Reynolds, a former competitive snowboarder, brings authenticity to her Alpine setting with her detailed descriptions of the sport. Fans of locked-room mysteries will have fun.
