A thoroughly plotted novel that promises to thrill and delight.
Upstate New York is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Skiing and snowboarding dominate the snowy winters, while hiking, mountain biking and paddling adventures fill the long summer days. It is on one of these sunny summer days that an amorous young couple stumbles across an unlikely sight, a rotting corpse planted face first in the mud. True, a dead body is an unusual thing to find, but one decked head to toe in ski apparel while lying in a grassy field located nowhere near a ski slope raises more than a few questions. And a dead skier’s identity isn’t the only mystery to be solved. JC Snow is a passionate television news journalist with a strong intuition and a nose for the truth. After a tip from a reliable friend, JC turns his attention to the untimely death of a beloved author. The popular author supposedly died of natural causes, but small signs add up to a more nefarious motive. JC and his small but resourceful crew set off for a charming small town with a past steeped in Americana to investigate. In the process, older puzzles are uncovered, love triangles are brought to light and emerging dangers are faced head on.
A murder mystery made for those who love the great outdoors and appreciate American history, Witch Window; A Murder on Skis Mystery is a thoroughly plotted novel that promises to thrill and delight. Lively and energetic, this story captures the richness of nature and weaves it into a book filled with clever strategies, unforeseen methods and impassioned schemes. JC Snow proves to be a convincing journalist, one who isn’t afraid to go to every length in order to solve a case. Though he possesses a relentless drive, JC is restrained by his own physical limitations, something that many readers will immediately connect with. Light romance and strong bonds of friendship help create relationship dynamics that shape JC’s adventures into meaningful engagements. A welcome facet in this tireless novel is its dedication to and revelation of relevant historical tidbits as they pertain to various settings. These factual snippets elevate this mystery novel to something more intellectual and valuable, while still maintaining the excitement of solving a crime. Sharply crafted and finely tuned, Witch Window is a kinetic mystery that might just leave you a little more educated for your effort.
