Running Cold
A Novel
Published on 8. October 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
317 pages
978-1-6625-1535-4 (ISBN)
Description
In this heart-pounding story of deception, murder, and survival, a former Olympian retreats to the Canadian wilderness for a fresh start, only to find out that the past will always catch up to her.
Julie Adler's perfect facade is shattered by grief when her husband commits suicide. His death reveals that their luxurious California life was a house of cards, and his secret business dealings have left Julie penniless.
As she strikes out on her own, Julie feels drawn to her old stomping grounds in Banff, a charming and isolated ski town where she once trained for the Olympics. She finds work as a housekeeper at a luxury resort, but just as she starts to piece together a new life, an eccentric guest turns up dead. And Julie, the last person seen in her hotel room, is the prime suspect.
The evidence is stacked against her, but even in the encroaching blizzard, Julie knows her way around these mountains. She just needs to evade the police long enough to find the truth behind the murder...and before the real killer finds her first.
Julie Adler's perfect facade is shattered by grief when her husband commits suicide. His death reveals that their luxurious California life was a house of cards, and his secret business dealings have left Julie penniless.
As she strikes out on her own, Julie feels drawn to her old stomping grounds in Banff, a charming and isolated ski town where she once trained for the Olympics. She finds work as a housekeeper at a luxury resort, but just as she starts to piece together a new life, an eccentric guest turns up dead. And Julie, the last person seen in her hotel room, is the prime suspect.
The evidence is stacked against her, but even in the encroaching blizzard, Julie knows her way around these mountains. She just needs to evade the police long enough to find the truth behind the murder...and before the real killer finds her first.
Reviews / Votes
"Set in a stunning but unforgiving landscape, Running Cold is chilling-both literally and figuratively. This twisty tale of murder, secrets, and exceptional human grit had me flying through the pages!" -Robyn Harding, bestselling author of The Drowning Woman"When Julie's life is ripped apart by her husband's untimely death, it's just the beginning of the journey that will lead her into her dark past and the secrets that swirled around her, sight unseen. A taught page-turner that draws you in and never lets go..." -Catherine McKenzie, USA Today bestselling author of I'll Never Tell
"Like an avalanche roaring down a mountain, Running Cold will ensnare you and not let go until the nail-biting finish. Walter masterfully explores the triumph of grit, the bonds of friendship, and the majesty of nature." -Lori Brand, author of Bodies to Die For
"Running Cold starts with a memorable protagonist: a former Olympian put to the ultimate test in the wake of her husband's death. What begins as a fight for answers turns into a fight for survival-but through it all, she's tough as nails, easy to believe in, and fun to cheer for. Susan Walter delivers a satisfying race to the finish." -Jessica Strawser, USA Today bestselling author of The Last Caretaker
"With top-grade plotting, breakneck pacing, complex female friendships, and a setting that's as ruthless as a hard-hearted killer, Running Cold is the murder mystery/thriller mashup of my dreams." -Tessa Wegert, author of The Coldest Case
"Heart-racing, action-packed suspense, Running Cold takes you from the sunny splendor of California to the frigid Rocky Mountains...I could feel the snow chilling my skin and the adrenaline rushing through my veins as I turned every page of this cunning, spellbinding read." -Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today, Amazon Charts, and #1 international bestselling author of A Friend in the Dark
"With Running Cold, Susan Walter solidifies her place as an expert teller of twisty, surprise-packed, enormously entertaining mystery-thrillers. Set mainly in wintry Banff, Canada, this one moves like a shot as it snowballs into an involving tale of murder, crossed allegiances, double-dealings, and startling revelations." -Gary Goldstein, author The Last Birthday Party and Please Come to Boston
"Running Cold is an atmospheric thriller packed with sharply drawn characters and breakneck twists, but it's the rich details that really set it apart. They make you feel like you've been air-dropped into the story, racing for your life right alongside the protagonist." -Jess Lourey, Edgar-nominated author of The Taken Ones
"Running Cold is a read-in-one-day kind of book that pulls you in from the opening pages and won't let go. Thrilling, fast-paced, atmospheric, and with a heroine you'll cheer for, this story will keep you entertained until the satisfying ending. Highly recommended." -Hannah Mary McKinnon, international bestselling author of Only One Survives
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
336 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6625-1535-4 (9781662515354)
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Person
Susan Walter is the author of Lie by the Pool, Good as Dead, and Over Her Dead Body. She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After being given every opportunity-and failing-to become a concert violinist, Susan attended Harvard University. She had hoped to be a newscaster, but the local TV station had different ideas and hired her to write and produce promos instead. Seeking sunshine and a change of scenery, Walter moved to Los Angeles to work in film and television production. Upon realizing writers were having all the fun, Susan transitioned to screenwriting, then directing. She wrote and made her directorial debut with the 2017 film All I Wish, starring Sharon Stone.
For more information about the author, visit www.susanwalterwriter.com.
For more information about the author, visit www.susanwalterwriter.com.