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Cold Trigger
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Expected 20 Apr 26Copelyn Barlowe has relocated to a secluded cabin in the very small town of Bear Lake, California. Seeking solace and a fresh start she is trying to bury her past.
Just a couple nights in there is a knock on the door. Copelyn is hesitant to get it but against her better judgement she does. Finding sisters Marianne and Georgiana Lambert at her door. She begins to find a send of community and peace.
Copelyn's life takes a dark turn when during a major storm her cabin is invaded by four armed and dangerous men. What she doesn't know is they are wanted by local authorities. After a confrontation Copelyn ends up with the barrel of a gun to her back as she lies to the local Fish & Game Warden, Whit Gibbs about seeing the men. Her one lifeline walking away in the storm.
Copelyn Barlowe must dig deep to survive the night but what she doesn't know is that she will be facing a lot of her demons that she has been running from. The weather making the whole night worse, Copelyn's resilience is tested...will she be able to make it out alive?
Just a couple nights in there is a knock on the door. Copelyn is hesitant to get it but against her better judgement she does. Finding sisters Marianne and Georgiana Lambert at her door. She begins to find a send of community and peace.
Copelyn's life takes a dark turn when during a major storm her cabin is invaded by four armed and dangerous men. What she doesn't know is they are wanted by local authorities. After a confrontation Copelyn ends up with the barrel of a gun to her back as she lies to the local Fish & Game Warden, Whit Gibbs about seeing the men. Her one lifeline walking away in the storm.
Copelyn Barlowe must dig deep to survive the night but what she doesn't know is that she will be facing a lot of her demons that she has been running from. The weather making the whole night worse, Copelyn's resilience is tested...will she be able to make it out alive?
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication April 20, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
This was such a fun, nail biting thriller! I was literally on the edge of my seat the whole second half of the book. I had to force myself to stop reading so I could go to bed. Loved how everything wrapped up nicely at the end!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is such a fast, addictive read—it’s one of those “just one more chapter” situations, except the chapters are short and snappy so suddenly you’re halfway through without even realizing it. I absolutely loved that pacing. It kept everything moving and made the tension hit even harder. And the rollercoaster of trying to figure out who the killer is?? I was constantly second-guessing myself. The author does such a good job of making you guess, overthink, and side-eye literally everyone. 👀 I changed my mind so many times and loved every second of it.
As for the characters, I got attached. 🥰 The friendships felt real and warm and grounding in the middle of everything going on, which made the story even more engaging. But especially the main character—I was all in on her journey. Her craving for a fresh start and independence really stuck with me. There was something so relatable about wanting to step away, reset, and build something on your own terms. Also… not gonna lie, I was low-key jealous of her small business and wanted to run it myself. 😍😂
One thing I thought was such a nice touch was how the title Cold Trigger was sprinkled into the story itself. It made everything feel intentional and tied together, like the author really wanted to make the story come full-circle. Those little moments made the whole book feel more complete and satisfying by the end.
Overall, this was such a fun, immersive read with heart, tension, and characters I didn’t want to let go of. Definitely one of those books that sneaks up on you and then lives rent-free in your head for a while after. 💭📖
As for the characters, I got attached. 🥰 The friendships felt real and warm and grounding in the middle of everything going on, which made the story even more engaging. But especially the main character—I was all in on her journey. Her craving for a fresh start and independence really stuck with me. There was something so relatable about wanting to step away, reset, and build something on your own terms. Also… not gonna lie, I was low-key jealous of her small business and wanted to run it myself. 😍😂
One thing I thought was such a nice touch was how the title Cold Trigger was sprinkled into the story itself. It made everything feel intentional and tied together, like the author really wanted to make the story come full-circle. Those little moments made the whole book feel more complete and satisfying by the end.
Overall, this was such a fun, immersive read with heart, tension, and characters I didn’t want to let go of. Definitely one of those books that sneaks up on you and then lives rent-free in your head for a while after. 💭📖
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