Snow Blind

Big Sky Series, Book 2

By: Kwen D. Griffeth

Narrated by: Paul J McSorley

Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

When the sheriff is murdered, his son is asked to take his place.

Bobby Trent is a semi-retired rodeo cowboy and the son of a highly respected law officer. When his father, the sheriff, is murdered, Trent is asked to fulfill the remaining months of his term in office. Sheriff Bobby Trent; nobody would have guessed it, but it should be an easy enough task; drink a little coffee, maybe lead a parade. Easy work until he is healthy enough to return to the circuit.

A dead body with no clues

Then, the body of a young woman is discovered face down in the Montana snow. No signs of foul play, no reason for her to be there, and no tracks as to where she came from. Besides the unexplained death, someone is stealing stock from the local ranches and if the owners have their way, that someone is going to hang. Add to that, an out of state reporter trying to stir up a story about a missing girl of some 25 years earlier. Bobby is quickly finding out being Sheriff is more than handing out traffic tickets.

Snow Drift is the latest novel from award-winning, best-selling author, Kwen Griffeth! If you love Longmire, if you are a crime, fiction, or mystery fan, you won’t want to miss this thrill ride!

©2018 Kwen D Griffeth (P)2019 Kwen D Griffeth

Mystery

I really liked the narrator I thought he suited this book really well and I was able to follow him.
The book I liked except for the main character who confused me. I can see his character change as the book progressed which I thought the author did really well. I have not come across many books where you can see the change without being told as the book progresses.
My confusion is his love for women. He is attracted to any beautiful women. He wants his old childhood sweetheart and he tries to show her he has changed. Ironically one of the reason she left him was because he was not faithful and in here he seems to forget about her and move onto the next woman which he tells that it is not the right time for them to be together. Than he meets a third woman he is more than happy to sleep with (which he does not do since they get interupted). If it was me I would not go with him if I wanted a long term relationship. To me it shows that he cannot stay faithful to one woman. Yet women are falling over themselves to be noticed by him. I know he wants to change and I see the change except in this area and it looks to me like he does not see what he is doing, if he wants to win a woman for a long term relationship (which I feel like he wants), is wrong. And when one of the woman talks to him about it I felt like he did not feel any remorse, he did not think about it again (internally) after the conversation they had and I got the impression if a woman did come on to him he would have taken her.
For me the romance could have been done a lot better.
I know I talked about it a lot but we see it a few time through out the book so it sticks out like a sore thumb. However, I did give it four stars because I listened to it from beginning to end. For an author to get me to do this deserves that many stars.

Better than book 1!

And I loved Book 1!!
As I listened to this book, I kept thinking about the tv series Longmire. Only Bobby is much younger, and definitely NOT experienced as a lawman. That being said, 'Bad Bobby' stepped into his role as the new sheriff very well while working to remain true to himself and honor his late father.
I had no idea that the story line was going to take the twists and turns it took ( ...oops...I ALMOST wrote a spoiler!). And, while I can usually predict the 'Who' in the 'Whodunit', with this one, I had NO CLUE. For either of the issues that they were dealing with.
I listened to the audiobook version of this story and Paul J McSorley is absolutely perfect for this role. The timber of his voice is perfect, his characters are so good, I can almost picture what they look like based on the descriptions by Kwen and how their voice sounds. Paul is a story teller and he brings art to life.

Even better than the first!!

I absolutely love this series!!! Between the author and the narrator, all the characters come to life in my mind. I can't wait for the next book!!

This is going to be a good series.

Bad Bobby has turned into a surprising sheriff. I like where this is going. good read!

The story is even better than the narrator!

***** What happens when a man has to fill the shoes of his murdered sheriff father with no law enforcement training or previous desire to be law enforcement? Depends. This man becomes just what he needs to be when murders stalk the high country and surprises himself most of all. Pigheaded enough to step into a murder case instead of calling in the State Bureau even though he is well aware that he is way out of his depth, he does have some advantages by knowing certain local persons who provide invaluable insight into the escalating case. Excellent plot that draws the reader in and won't let go! The characters certainly are interesting and well developed, the imagery of the land and people is outstanding.
The audio is performed by Paul J McSorley and aside from having a voice that is perfect for the book, he has the skills to add to the characters and enhance the storytelling.
I requested and received a free audio copy in a giveaway. Thank you!

Great book

This was a great listen. The author has written a superb stor6 with a lot of suspense, mystery and action. The narrator does a perfect job of voicing the many characters.

Strong plot and narration

The story is compelling and the writing is very good. The author smoothly brings together several story lines while describing a vast rural Montana setting, so I felt very caught up and involved in the story. There is an array of believable, complex characters, and the cultural conflicts with the Native Americans seem to be presented faithfully. The mysteries drive the plot on and make it hard to stop listening,

This book is neither high literature or pure entertainment. None of the characters are completely likable, and there is some disturbing trivialization of violence against one of the female characters in the book, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend this for light listening.

I received a free download of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

I enjoyed this western mystery very much.

I enjoyed this western mystery very much. The characters were appealing, especially Bobby. Bobby does not believe he is sheriff material, but he slowly grows into the role. He shows courage, determination, honesty, and empathy. Bobby shows an interest in reconciliation when possible and hands out retribution when needed.

I did not have difficulty with his attraction to several women. He did not act upon his attraction with these women. He was honest about PERHAPS taking up the offer from one of the women. I think we need to see what develops down the line. I am hoping for a solid romance to develop.

The mystery was absorbing and complex. The plot is well done with excellent character development. I do not usually request a second book if I have not read the first in the series. I would like to have read the first, but I am very glad I asked for this second book. I was drawn in, and I am looking forward to seeing these characters again!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Book 1 was great. Book 2 is awesome!

This is a sequel that you will not be disappointed in reading! I truly enjoyed the first in the series, Cast a Long Shadow. When you enjoy a book this much, you might be hesitant to try the next for fear that it just wouldn't be able to engage you the same way. With the second installment of The Big Sky series, Griffeth keeps the same level of suspense and keeps you guessing just as much as in the first.
You dont necessarily have to start with book 1, but I highly recommend you do.
I thought I had it all figured out 4 times. lol. The story unfolds organically with no wild leaps of logic. The cast of characters are intelligent, down to earth, so relatable and believable.
I was so glad to hear Paul McSorley continue the Stoy. Besides being one of my favorite narrator's, it is so smart to keep the continuity of a series. (Dont you hate it when the first book is wonderfully narrated and they use a new narrator for the sequel? I always feel like they replaced each character) McSorley does such an excellent job bring each character to life. His inflection, and cadence are perfect for any mystery series, but somehow it's even more perfect for these rugged and spiritual characters alike!
Great Book. Great series. Save your next credit for this!

Bad Bobby Trent is now Sheriff Robert Trent

I enjoy this author’s writing because he includes normal ppl...example, Sheriff Trent is barely 5’ 8” not the usual 6’ 3” of the main character in most stories. We first met ‘Bad’ Bobby Trent in book 1, when his father...the sheriff...had him locked up for 10 days for him to ‘grow up’. After the death of his father, Bobby was then appointed to serve the rest of his father’s term as sheriff. Bobby has no law enforcement training but, as this story begins, he is faced with a possible murder, a cold case and farm stock rustling. Throw in a couple of women who have their eyes set on him, and it’s safe to say that Sheriff Trent has his hands full. But as Bobby takes control of his office and works hard to solve these cases, we see a new man emerge. Gone is Bad Bobby Trent and now we meet Sheriff Robert Trent. Seems as if his dad got his wish after all, and Bobby has finally ‘grown up’. Narration is on point and does a great job distinguishing between characters.
I accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.