Eagle Mountain Murder Mystery (Book 8)
A killer stalks Eagle Mountain…
And a visiting lawman is determined to protect the next
target…
Emily Walker is back home for her brother's wedding. The
joyous occasion is marred by a blizzard, a murderer on the loose…and Brodie
Langtry, the man who broke her heart. As he searches for the Ice Cold Killer,
Brodie becomes convinced that Emily is his next target. How can he protect a
woman who wants nothing to do with him -- a woman he's terrified to let out of
his sight?
This book is the gripping conclusion to the EagleMountain Murder Mystery: Winter Storm Wedding series. The tension built from
the beginning of the first book when both a serial killer and a winter storm
hit Eagle Mountain at the same time. Throughout the series, the Ice Cold Killer
took every opportunity to taunt the sheriff's department over his ability to
elude capture while continuing his killing spree. The sheriff's department is
understandably frustrated. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation sent Brodie to
assist in the investigation.
Brodie and Emily, the sheriff's sister, have a history. Five
years earlier, they were a couple until Emily rejected Brodie's proposal, and
they went their separate ways. A short time later, Emily wrote him a later that
he never responded to. Brokenhearted, she wrote him off and tried to forget him
and move on with her life. She is stunned to see him back in town, and not too
happy to discover that she still has feelings for him.
I enjoyed the rekindling of the relationship between
Brodie and Emily. Brodie, too, was heartbroken by Emily's rejection. He's
surprised to realize that his feelings for her are just as strong and is
determined to clear the air with her and see if there is a chance for them. It
won't be easy, as Emily puts up walls between them. In a bid to spend time with
her, Brodie involves Emily in the investigation. Emily tried hard to resist the
sparks that still flew between them, but it was a losing battle. The scene
where they finally talked about the past was deeply emotional and broke down
the barriers between them, allowing their attraction to ignite. The morning
after scene was great, too, especially Brodie's conversation with her brother,
Travis. Brodie and Emily continue to grow closer as the investigation continues.
When tragedy nearly parts them forever, I loved how both realized that they had
matured enough to see the mistakes of the past and overcome the fears that had
parted them. I loved their big moment at the end.
The suspense of the story was fantastic. We learned the
identity of the killer at the end of the previous book (Cold Conspiracy). This
book is taken up with the efforts to capture him. Brodie's arrival and Emily's
involvement bring fresh eyes to the problem. As the killer escalates his
activities, Brodie finds information that convinces him that Emily is the next
target. There are more deaths, and the sense of impending danger continues to
build, and Brodie becomes more intent on keeping Emily safe. The final
confrontation had me glued to the pages as the killer made his ultimate play. There
were moments when I wondered how Brodie was going to free Emily. I loved how
she kept her head and played an essential part in making it happen.
The other storyline that ran through all four books was
that of the wedding of Travis and Lacy (Saved by the Sheriff). Between the
serial killer keeping Travis busy, and the multiple storms and avalanches isolating
Eagle Mountain from the rest of the world, there was some question as to
whether the wedding would happen on schedule or not. Complicating matters, the killer
struck during two of the pre-wedding activities. I loved seeing how determined
everyone was to make sure that nothing would stop it. I had to laugh at the
unexpected turn it took, but loved it anyway.
