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Struggling against her own fears, Josie's quest for clarity becomes an inner battle as much as it is an external one. The stark contrast of the bright snow and the dark truth of her surroundings forces her to confront not only what has been done but also the shadows of her own past. The more she delves into the investigation, the more she learns that facing her fears is as crucial as uncovering the secrets buried beneath the frost.
As the mystery unfolds, alliances form and threaten to shatter under the weight of betrayal, leading Josie to question who she can truly trust. In a race against time, she must navigate a web of deceit and confront the ghosts that have haunted her life, all while striving to bring justice to a frozen tableau of loss. Each revelation pulls her deeper into a chilling reality, where the line between hunter and hunted blurs, and her greatest fear may just be the truth itself.
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I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Detective Josie Quinn series continues with Face Her Fear, book 19, which was yet another compelling and exciting read. I came into the series late, so I haven't read all the books. Still, I have liked the ones I have read so far, and Face Her Fear is now among them. The intriguing storyline and enigmatic characters of this atmospheric story kept me completely engrossed.Despite childhood trauma and the loss of loved ones, Josie's strength never wavered. However, the recent death of a teammate and the receipt of some devastating news prompted Josie to take a week off work to attend a retreat. The retreat, which is being held in the remote Pennsylvania mountains, is designed for people suffering from PTSD. Only seven people attended the retreat, including Josie. Everything appeared to be going well until one of the participants died. To make matters worse, they were all trapped on the mountain due to a violent snowstorm.Given that the incident occurred outside of her jurisdiction, Josie had to ensure that the proper protocols were followed for securing the scene and keeping the body safe while attempting to identify the killer. A task that proved difficult due to limited resources and adverse conditions. With only six people alive, the suspect pool was relatively small. Second, it was clear that each individual had secrets, rendering them untrustworthy. The secrets became clearer to me as I progressed through the story. However, determining the killer's identity had me stumped.The plot for this instalment took a different turn than in previous books, and the pace took some time to pick up. However, the pacing increased after the discovery of the murder victim. The story kept me on the edge of my seat as I tried to figure out how it would end. Tensions rose throughout the story. The storm, dwindling supplies, a spotty phone signal, and a massive black bear all exacerbated the situation. Another participant went missing, complicating the situation even further.Reagan delivered a compelling tale that fans of crime fiction would enjoy.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
