Mountain Hostage

I've always loved a good search and rescue story, and this one didn't disappoint. Overall it was super fast-paced, and I finished it easily in just over an hour. Having Zoe's friend Shannon lost on the mountain was a great impetus to the story, because we know Shannon could very easily end up dead. It's obvious pretty soon that the people after Shannon are not about to stop now that Zoe's a potential witness and would even make a good hostage. There's even evidence that the local police could be in on the drug deals that are being blamed on Shannon, and they seem more than happy to blame all the crime on the missing woman.

But Zoe doesn't give up easily. I loved how she was ready to defend her friend in spite of all the gossip and circumstantial evidence stacked against her.

There was only one major “stupid” moment that was so transparent I was surprised Zoe went for it at all, but obviously the author needed her to be in peril for a certain action sequence. I simply though it could have been better sold to both the character and the reader.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.