Dead of Winter

De: Darcy Coates

Narrado por: Emily Ellet

When Christa joins a tour group heading deep into the snowy expanse of the Rocky Mountains, she's hopeful this will be her chance to put the ghosts of her past to rest. But when a bitterly cold snowstorm sweeps the region, the small group is forced to take shelter in an abandoned hunting cabin. Despite the uncomfortably claustrophobic quarters and rapidly dropping temperature, Christa believes they'll be safe as they wait out the storm.

She couldn't be more wrong. Deep in the night, their tour guide goes missing...only to be discovered the following morning, his severed head impaled on a tree outside the cabin. Terrified, and completely isolated by the storm, Christa finds herself trapped with eight total strangers. One of them kills for sport...and they're far from finished. As the storm grows more dangerous and the number of survivors dwindles one by one, Christa must decide who she can trust before this frozen mountain becomes her tomb.

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Whodunnit with a Twist

I figured out the twist only because this is my favorite genre. I’ve read hundreds of books just like this one HOWEVER many of the women in my Book Club did not see the end coming (like at all)! I think it’s worth the read and it should keep you guessing. Pay attention, there are lots of hidden clues in each chapter.

Had me guessing all the way through to the end

This was a “can’t put it down” storybook. I found myself reaching to listen longer and almost sad when I finally finished the story. So now I’m gonna try another one of her books.

Way too long

This book felt like an absolute drag and the author seemed to over explain and over describe everything. At the height of the main character being chased, she suddenly stops to give a history and description of the location she is going towards; it was out of place and very jarring.

The killer is given away in the beginning of the book and his whole motive doesn’t make a lot of sense other than “he’s crazy.” The author tries to tie everything together, but it never really does. Sadly, I’ve read most of her books and this is one of the better ones.

Mid at best

Totally predictable. Literally anyone could figure it out but it did have a few twists that got me. Also the killer is so bad. I won’t him
Also the narrator was really good

Kept me guessing!!

This held my attention and I didn’t want to put it down. It was very slow and over-detailed in parts but otherwise, I wanted to know what happened. The twists and were good and surprising and I enjoyed the ending.

Outstanding!

Another great read by Darcy Coates! She does a great job keeping me on my toes. While I did pick up subtle clues here and there that the characters seemed to "miss", I was still actually surprised by the twist toward the end. Would recommend!

Not her best work

couldn’t stand the characters they were so hard to like so I wasn’t rooting for any of them. And the reader just could not do a male impression🤷🏽‍♀️

Great ending

Lots of twists & turns. About the time you think you have it figured out, there is a sudden turn that changes your conclusions.

epic story of survival full of twists & turns

this was 1 of those books I just couldn't put down! I even thought about it when I wasn't reading it! complex characters that were intricately weaved together by a well thought out story. kept me guessing right up till the end! loved loved loved this narrator as well! will definitely check out more by this author!

Riveting, suspenseful and amazing

I liked everything about this book and every single book I have already read by Darcy Coates. I can't say one bad thing about any book I've ever read by her.