Dead Horse Gap

Alpine #3

by Lee Christine

When a light plane crashes at night in the midst of the New South Wales Snowy Mountains, Sydney Homicide's Detective Sergeant Pierce Ryder and Detective Constable Mitchell Flowers are sent to investigate what immediately looks like foul play.

As Ryder and Flowers investigate the crash they uncover a generations-old feud between two local families. Could the bitterness that has been carried through the years have anything to do with the death of the pilot?

Meanwhile, Detective Constable Nerida Sterling is already deep undercover in the Snowies, her assignment to infiltrate a drug ring operating in the mountains and to ultimately hunt down a murderer. As her cover becomes more and more tenuous, what lengths will Sterling go to in order to get the information that she needs?

Genres: Crime, Suspense, Australia, Mystery, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense

Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2022

About the author

Lee is the author of four crime novels with romantic elements published with Allen and Unwin.

Lee's best-selling Snowy Mountains series Charlotte Pass, Crackenback and Dead Horse Gap were published in 2020, 2021 and 2022 respectively. Charlotte Pass won the Australian Romance Readers Association award for Favourite Romantic Suspense in 2020. Lee's latest crime novel Glenrock, published in 2024, is set in Lee's hometown of Newcastle.

Prior to her shift into crime writing, Lee wrote six romantic suspense novels published with Harlequin Australia’s Escape Publishing.

Lee loves connecting with her readers and has appeared on a panel at the Newcastle Writer’s Festival, Lake Macquarie Libraries Write Here! Festival, and the Mount Beauty Writer's Festival. Lee has been a guest speaker at major fundraisers for the Friends of Newcastle University and the Mark Hughes Brain Cancer Foundation.
Lee has two grown children and lives in Newcastle with her husband and her Irish Wheaten Terrier, Honey.

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coming in to land at the Khancoban Airport in the dark of night, in a storm, with no lighting to direct him, was an adrenalin rush to the pilot of the Cessna but as he touched down with a woop of delight, it turned to horror as he spotted a tractor in the middle of the landing strip. The crash and subsequent fire were devastating, and it started a murder investigation right there in the Snowy Mountains of NSW. Detective Constable Mitchell Flowers from Sydney’s Homicide squad arrived on the scene with the local cop, Collins, already on site, and Detective Sergeant Pierce Ryder followed later. Their investigations unearthed a family feud which had been ongoing for decades…

Detective Constable Nerida Sterling was undercover in the Snowy Mountains, attempting to uncover a drug operation they knew was operating in the vicinity after a brutal murder had tipped them off. She was working at one of the local bars, keeping her eyes and ears open for leads which would help. But as the two cases come to a crescendo, the danger to Sterling mounted. How would she handle what was happening? As a concerned citizen – or as a cop?

Dead Horse Gap by Aussie author Lee Christine is another exceptional, suspenseful novel set in the Snowy Mountains after Charlotte Pass and Crackenback, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was great to catch up with Ryder and Flowers again and getting to know them a little more. The beauty of the Snowy Mountains, of the area called Dead Horse Gap and the little cabins which have been built for decades, providing shelter for travellers who need a place to rest, was spectacular. I always enjoy this author’s writing, and this one was no exception. I'm looking forward to the next one already 😊

With thanks to Allen & Unwin AU for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Aussie author Lee Christine has written another outstanding novel. With beautiful descriptions of the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales and a storyline full of suspense and mystery, this is a must-read for anyone who enjoys reading these genres.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book set in The Snowy Mountains in NSW and it is another awesome read, Lee Christine takes us on another suspenseful ride to uncover a drug ring and the death of a pilot and with characters that we have gotten to know and think very highly of, I loved being back in this part of the world with Ryder, Flowers and Sterling as they work together to uncover the truth.

Detective Constable Nerida Sterling is working undercover in the snowy mountains searching for answers about the death of a police informant and the drug ring he was a part of when there is a horrible light plane crash at the small airfield of Khancoban that kills a man, so now Detective Sergeant Pierce Ryder and Detective Constable Mitchell Flowers from Sydney homicide are sent to investigate as this does not look like an accident.

Sterling is glad to have her two co-workers closer than they were and as they discuss the cases, could there be a link between them both as they look into the past of a couple of families who have been living in the district for many years there is a feud, could this have been the reason the pilot died, so many questions but Ryder and Flowers are good detectives and with Sterling helping as well, things are soon starting to fall into place and questions answers, but there is also danger lurking and Sterling needs to be very careful will her cover be blown, what will happen to her?

Lee Christine knows how to write fabulous characters they come to life on the pages and I felt like I was in this beautiful part of the world, discovering the old stockman’s huts that have been preserved for so many years and I felt the snow storms and the emotions that rang through the characters thoughts as they uncovered the terrible truth of what had happened. I loved this one from start to finish and highly recommend it and I look forward to many more stories from Lee Christine, she is a must read author.

My thanks to the publisher for my copy to read and review.

[Mandy White (mandylovestoread) · Rating 4 out of 5]

After loving Charlotte's Pass and Crackenback, I could not wait to dive into the next book in the series, Dead Horse Gap. Set in the NSW Snowy Mountains in the middle of winter, it was bizarre to be reading of the cold conditions in the middle of my summer holidays. While I was sitting at the beach with the ocean breeze, these characters were scrapping ice from their cars and wearing snow shoes!

While this is the 3rd book to feature these characters, I do believe they can be read as stand alones. Each book is it's own story and case, and Lee Christine gives enough background on the situations where needed. This one starts with a light plane crashing at a small airfield in the Snowy Mountains area. Ryder and Flowers are called in when it does not appear to be an accident. The victim is from a local family, but has not been seen in town for many many years. As the investigation starts, they discover a family feud going back generations that could provide clues to solve the case. Or is it connected to the drug smuggling ring that DC Nerida Sterling is working undercover in town on?

I love how these characters work the cases so thoroughly and stop at nothing to get the result. Please Lee Christine, keep this series going on and on. They are page turners that always have me hooked and needing to know more.

Released in Australia February 2nd. Thank you to Allen and Unwin for my advanced copy of this book to read.

[Amanda - Mrs B's Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

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❄️Dead Horse Gap by Lee Christine is the third novel I have read by this talented Australian novelist and it certainly lived up to the high standards set by her previous works. Christine has once again crafted a gripping Aussie set crime thriller set in the stunning New South Wales Snowy Mountains.

❄️Dead Horse Gap is a book that I have had sitting on my review pile for over two years. I’ve loved the previous novels I’ve read by the Newcastle based bestselling author, so I’m not sure why I let this one pass me by when it was first published. A recent hot weather spell here in Perth had me searching for an icy read and this one more than fit the bill. Dead Horse Gap offers an atmospheric cool weather setting in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales. Christine ensures that the natural beauty of the landscape serves as both a peaceful backdrop and a stark contrast to the high-stakes mystery unfolding. Christine’s rich descriptions of the rugged terrain and the icy atmosphere was deeply immersive. I often felt the chill of the mountains as I made my way through this narrative.

❄️I was immediately drawn to the character of Detective Constable Nerida Sterling. I admired Nerida’s personal strength and determination, which made her a standout protagonist. Nerida’s undercover work adds an extra intense layer of suspense to the story, as she carefully navigates her assignment to uncover both a drug ring and a murderer. The constant tension of her trying to maintain her cover while pursuing the truth kept me on the edge of my seat.

❄️The plot surrounding the plane crash was fascinating and kept me intrigued throughout. The twists and turns of the investigation added to the tension level and I enjoyed seeing how Nerida pieced together the clues in her search for answers. I couldn’t predict how this one would end!

❄️ I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a suspenseful Aussie crime thriller.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4 stars, 🙏thank you to @allenandunwin for the copy.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to @allenandunwin for sending me this book to review.

Lee Christine, please keep this series going. Absolutely loved it.

I really connected with this book. The scenery made me feel like I was home again . I have lived and worked in the Snowy Mountains for years. The characters were so likeable and easy to warm to.

I loved the romance in this book. It distracted you a little bit from the crime which was nice. You can read this book as a standalone. The plot involves families in a small town, and when one of them dies , the detectives arrive to help solve the crime. There are so many possibilites of who killed Art but its up to the detectives to sift through so many suspects and theories. Drug infilitration is one avenue the detectives need to look at. Nerida Sterling is asked to go undercover . It is narrated by several characters which keeps you on your toes.

This book had me captivated from the first page . I didnt want it to end.

Highly recommend.

[Veronica ⭐️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

There wasn't as much tension in this book as the previous two novels, Charlotte Pass and Crackenback.
However the story still held my attention as it had a compelling mystery at its centre.

I enjoyed following along with the police investigation as it changes from undercover drug surveillance to murder investigation. The mystery was well played out and I had no idea how it would eventually pan out.

The Snowy Mountains in New South Wales is an amazing setting; cold, secluded and a bit eerie. Lee Christine transports her readers into the snow, sleet and below zero temperatures. You may want to read this book snuggled up with a heater nearby.

Mitch Flowers is given the lead in this case, as Ryder prepares for his move to uniform country cop. Flowers takes over with confidence but he has a little secret of his own going on after dark. Nerida Sterling, another up-and-coming young detective, has an undercover role sniffing out some information on a suspected drug ring in the area. Lee Christine highlights the danger of undercover work and the pressure it places on a persons well-being.

The addition of a long held feud between two families makes for another interesting plot line.

Dead Horse Gap was an easy read and highly entertaining. A compelling addition to the series.
*I received my copy from the publisher.

[Shelleyrae at Book'd Out · Rating 4 out of 5]

Following the success of Lee Christine’s Charlotte’s Pass, and Crackenback, Dead Horse Gap is the third engaging crime novel set in the NSW southern highlands.

In this instalment, while Homicide Squad Detective Sergeant Pierce Ryder and his colleague, Detective Constable Mitchell Flowers, are drawn back to the Snowy Mountains into the midst of a family feud when a light plane collides with a deliberately placed tractor, killing the pilot, Detective Constable Nerida Sterling is working her first undercover assignment as a waitress at a ski field bar, tasked with getting a lead on the violent drug ring operating in the mountains.

Though one investigation seems to have nothing to do with the other, it’s not long before the officers suspect there may be some overlap. I thought the cases balanced out well, Ryder and Flowers are kept busy chasing rumours and paperwork, and while the team remain in touch with one another, Nerida has to rely on herself in an increasingly tense situation after she takes a chance on creating a lead.

While Dead Horse Gap can be read as a standalone, there are character issues in this story that play though from the early books, including Ryder’s imminent move with his girlfriend, Vanessa, and the romantic tension between Mitchell and Nerida. These suggest that this will be the last book to feature this particular team, though there is scope for Christine to recenter one member.

No matter the direction she takes, I hope that Christine keeps to the alpine setting though as it’s often overlooked in Australian fiction. I enjoyed the little piece of Snowy River history Christine shared related to the stockmans huts dotted around the Kosciuszko National Park here, adding interest to the story.

Well paced with a satisfying blend of suspense, action and romance, Dead Horse Gap is an entertaining read.

[Deborah (debbishdotcom) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dead Horse Gap by Lee Christine is the third book I've read by the New South Wales-based author. They're part of a series but Christine's able to fairly easily provide context so it's not problematic if you come in partway through. Reading them as a series though, does allow you to know the characters a little better and gives readers a sense we've travelled on that journey (#sorrynotsorry) with them. It's particularly true in the case of two newer police officers, Mitch and Nerida, who benefit from the guidance and experience of their boss DS Pierce Ryder.

The series is set in and around the Snowy Mountains and as it's not an environment I'm at all familiar with, I love the ease with which Christine is able to place readers amidst the snow fields, reflecting the crisp clean icy weather and the difficult terrain.

I love the balance Christine brings to her work - we get some insight into the personal lives of our key players (Ryder, Nerida and Mitch) and though it impacts on the cases to an extent - it doesn't overwhelm the investigations so we're offered consistency good (and complex) crime fiction.

I'm enjoying this series and was slightly worried it might wrap up soon as changes are afoot for a couple of team members but... like previous novels, not everything is resolved here so potentially Christine will revisit elements of this plot in the next book in the series.


Read my review here: https://www.debbish.com/books-literat...

[Anna Loder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it! I read this novel in the height of summer but was actually cold while reading about the snowshoeing to the Buchanan hut x the death of Art was such a mystery I just had to turn another page regardless of my bed…a great novel ‘to study how not to communicate’…such a wonderful author!

[Susanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series has been thoroughly enjoyable. My one disappointment is that this appears to be the last book with these characters. I've enjoyed all three stories set in the snowy world of the southern alps, and will miss Detectives Ryder, Flowers (Daisy!), and Stirling.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am looking forward to reading more of Lee Christine's books. Another great Aussie crime fiction author.

[Beccabeccabooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Detectives Pierce Ryder, Mitchell Flowers and Nerida Sterling are back!

Dead Horse Gap is the third book Lee Christine has set in the stunning Snowy Mountains. For me, it's been quite awhile in between books, so I've forgotten what had transpired previously. Luckily, it was easy to catch up fast.

When a pilot crash lands during a storm, Detectives Ryder and Flowers are first on the scene. Whilst they are investigating this case, Sterling is working undercover nearby to gain vital information to bring down a local drug ring. Before long, the two cases start connecting. And that's when everything turns interesting!

Sterling is a standout in particular. Working undercover means that she has to act quickly when placed in difficult and confronting situations. There's no doubt that Nerida is up for the job, and there's quite a few tense moments!

This is Ryder's last investigation before he retires from homicide, so he really needs a successful outcome. Flowers has also decided to step down from the force, so this could well be the final time that they are all working together. Still, I'm sure out there somewhere that they're all content with their life choices.

As always, Lee's storytelling is thrilling and packs a punch!

A deserving 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫/5

[Malvina · Rating 4 out of 5]

The action in this book starts with a horrific plane crash at an isolated runway at night, and gallops on from there. A complex and thrilling story set in the beautiful Snowy Mountains in NSW.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book by this author. It was a bit slow to get going but then it all came together.

[Maya Linnell]

Living by the ocean, far far away from the ski fields, makes Lee Christine's snow crime books quite the escapist treat. Full review and author interview coming soon!

[Marles Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

The alpine region can be frosty, isolating lonely and unforgiving. Lee Christine has continued her alpine crime escapades in "Dead Horse Gap". I loved Lee's previous book and was excited to read this next crime instalment. There are secrets and connections that are laced with an eeriness of the blizzard filled mountains. The weather is menacing enough even without the characters that Flowers, Sterling and Ryder introduce to us through their investigations and undercover work. These three seen to spare no energy to get the result they are looking for. Murder with a possible drug link and a mysterious aeronautical death with link to historical local family feuds complement the minor stories peppered in this book, including a little rural romance.

Two elements I loved about this book were the geography and distance: the detectives go back-and-forth all from Sydney to the mountains and back to Jindabyne and back again. Travel is vast across a landscape that can be so unforgiving. Small rural runways and icy hairpin turns are all the makings of a good mystery. The stockmans huts in the Kosciuszko National Park are both a beautiful slice of history to bring to prominence as well as a frigidly cold reminder of the hardships of those who lived and worked on the mountains. They also reflect the movement of the plot so well: backtracking though evidence and characters' stories that just don't seem to add up and the coldness of those in small twons truing to keep their secrets under wraps.

I highly recommend reading all three of the snowy based books, although they are so robust they can stand alone in their own right.

[Craig and Phil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Allen & Unwin for sending us a copy to read and review.
Country life can be bliss.
Farms though after death can cause inheritance issues and family feuds.
Even historical rifts between neighbouring lands can go on for generations as memories are long in rural areas.
Detectives Ryder and Flowers are back in the Snowy Mountain region after a plane crash leaves a young heir dead and the circumstances appear suspicious.
The deceased on his way home after an absence to sort out details of the family farm.
Investigations are always thorough by these guys and as they delve into the facts they find a number possible suspects.
A cohort acting in an undercover operation was already in the region unearthing a drug ring.
Unaware of the danger that was lurking in the idyllic snowy area.
In the line of duty she was prepared to take whatever risks necessary to assist in the pursuit of justice.
A fast paced story that will have you guessing who was guilty.
Returning characters are always fun as you get to know them and their traits.
Rural suspense is always satisfying as it shows the darker side of country life.
A short read that packs a punch and does not disappoint.

[Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book in Lee Christine's rural crime fiction series featuring Ryder and Flowers, and it's an entertaining, engaging read. The thing that sets these rural noir stories apart from others in the genre is their setting, which is the ski fields of New South Wales, and the description of these places is well done, and obviously researched well. They are atmospheric and I like the way in which the weather and the environment are weaved into each story, often becoming metaphorical for events in the books. Ryder and Flowers are a great team, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens next. The mystery is always front and centre, but the relationships and romance is on the periphery for a bit of distraction from the fast paced thriller. Again, this is a bit different to others in the genre, which I enjoy about these books. They could be read as stand alone novels but the series is worth reading together. I look forward to book four!

[Bree T · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book featuring Detective Pierce Ryder set in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales and it’s become one of my favourite suspense/crime series to read. They can be read stand-alone but there are some things that extend through all of the books so it’s probably a much better experience to read them all (and they’re all wonderful so you should do that!).

The book opens with a light aircraft lining up to land at night, on a remote runway and it all goes horribly wrong. Called in to investigate alongside the ATSB is Detective Mitch Flowers, who starts the investigation while Ryder is still wrapping up some things elsewhere. Mitch has been Ryder’s partner in all of the books and he takes a more prominent role here although he’s also got a little something going on that no one seems to know about.

As well as reconnecting the reader with Ryder and Flowers, we also get to see Nerida Sterling, who has been chosen to go undercover to try and bust a drug ring and solve a murder. She’s working as a waitress trying to gather information and after the victim in the plane crash is identified, Nerida’s position becomes even more valuable as she’s in prime place to potentially gather information on that too, for Ryder and Flowers. But it’s a hard job being undercover, keeping your story straight, not letting anything from your real life seep over into the life you are living for your cover and it’s taking its toll on Sterling. She is feeling the pinch of days where it feels like she’s not doing anything and she’s ready to step up her role a bit. Ryder and Flowers check in with her constantly but when she draws some attention from the wrong person, it adds another element of danger to her position.

We’re in the middle of a heatwave here in Victoria – as I write this is about day 6 of an 8-day stretch of 33-34*C days and I’m over it. It was fun to escape into winter in the Snowy Mountains region of NSW and feel the cold a little as Flowers in particular, straps on his snowshoes and explores some of the area. I’ve only been to the Snowy Mountains once as a kid and have very little experience with snow but it makes for a great setting and not one that you generally associate with Australian crime. A lot of authors pick the desert and some of the warmer areas up north so this is refreshing in multiple ways!

I really enjoyed the direction this book went in, the mystery of the plane crash deepened the more Ryder and Flowers looked into the family of the victim and exposed a feud revolving around a stately home. The more they uncover, the more they seem to find in terms of motives and strange happenings that might be the reason behind the crash.

I like that we got to experience more of Flowers taking the lead in this book – Ryder is approaching the time that he and Vanessa will be making a change and so he’s been preparing Flowers I think, for a step up in responsibility and his role. Flowers has his own things going on though, that he still hasn’t told Ryder about. Flowers is also having quite a lot of complex feelings about Sterling, especially with her being undercover and with him investigating in the same area he does get a chance to see her, although he’s of course supposed to ignore her.

Sterling is pretty good at undercover, she can do the job and talk to people but the loneliness takes her by surprise. It’s a very isolated life – she’s not there to really make friends other than as a way to get information and she has to make sure she doesn’t make mistakes that might give her away. She has to be careful when meeting up with Ryder who seems to be her point of contact – they meet in public as if by chance and only briefly. And Flowers calls her late every night when she’s safely at her accommodation away from anyone who might overhear. I haven’t thought a lot about being undercover before but I think Dead Horse Gap did an excellent job of what it might be like for a young officer on their first stint in a remote location.

This was another tightly plotted, enjoyable instalment in a series that gives you interesting characters and very intriguing mysteries to solve. It was good to see Eva and Jack again briefly as well as Vanessa and there’s enough left open here for more books featuring this crew and I can’t wait.

***A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of an honest review***

[Maria Holland · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent follow-up to her earlier Snowy Mountains mysteries. I really enjoy this group of coppers - they are so everyday and feel so real both in their investigations and relationships. Not quite as gripping as the earlier two novels due to a more measured pace but still plenty of action. I think one of Lee Christine’s qualities is her ability to set a scene, and I could smell the snow, feel the crunch underfoot and recall the joys and trials of snow-camping, skiing and blizzards. The issues of family history, properties and snow-leases, grazing in alpine areas and development, all covered, and another book which looks at how drug-gangs can penetrate regional areas and create danger for local communities.

[Tracy Mackay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read and I enjoyed the chemistry and "bromance" between the two detectives Ryder and Flowers. There's a great balance between their personal lives and Police work. The story was engaging, with enough characters to make it interesting, but not confusing. I also enjoyed the undercover work Detective Sterling was doing as a waitress trying to investigate a potential drug ring in the area and the murder of a suspected drug supplier. There were a few hairy moments for Sterling and I really like her and the other two detectives. I have also read Charlotte Pass and this was equally as good, but more of a slow burn.

[Vicki Robe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A light plane crashes whilst landing on runway at night in the Snowy Mountains under strange circumstances and Detective Sargeant Ryder and Detective Constable Flowers are investigating a possible murder.

Meanwhile, Detective Constable Sterling is working in a bar undercover, to try to infiltrate a drug ring to track down the killer of a Police informant.

Anyone who enjoys a whodunnit murder will enjoy this book with its fast pace and many twists and turns. With a little romance thrown in you can't go wrong.

[Melissa Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book.

The mystery of the mountains have returned with another accident that led to death. The detectives are once again on a lead to find out what happened to a pilot who died upon landing his plane.

Add in the mystery of the family of the man who died, and the undercover dectective doing a job that people wouldn’t suspect.

This book has suspense, mystery and never ending interest in the country that these books are based in.

[Corinne Johnston · Rating 3 out of 5]

I quite enjoyed this novel, the first I've read in the series, but it didn' make me want to seek out the previous two. Maybe if I was a skier I'd have enjoyed the descriptions of snow and winter sports more. The detective mystery thread was interesting. I'm sure non australians would be amazed at the detectives driving for 3, 4 and 6 hours just to talk to someone for 10 minutes - one could have traversed 4 states or countries in US or Europe in that time!

[Sophia H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Relatable and adept main characters and landscapes make these detective books a real joy to read

Lee Christine doesn’t disappoint with her detective series mired in descriptive landscapes that really put you in the frame of the stories, with relatable main characters that really makes her detective stories a journey that you can follow with a sense of expectation and enjoyment to the finish line.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Third installment of the Detective Ryder Snowy Mountains thrillers. I have really enjoyed all three of these due to the slightly unusual setting! Most Australian fiction is either rural/outback or city suburban so the ski fields of the NSW Snowy Mountain regions make a nice change. Hopefully we get to read more!

[Cookie1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable story set in the Snowy Mountain region. Vanessa is still working on the slopes but she will soon be taking over her family farm with her partner Detective Pierce Ryder. He is feeling unsettled about returning to uniform. They have a murder and drug problems to solve involving the Lorrimer’s and Buchanan’s who have history.

[Dragonladymoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Lee Christine books and this book has lived up to my expectations- and then some! From the beginning to the end, there was never a dull moment as Lee Christine spun the plot and hooked me in so completely, that I was reluctant to put the book down until I had finished reading it. Now, I’m waiting for the next Lee Christine book. 😊🙏

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book #3 in this much loved Alpine series. I hope it's not the last, I have very much enjoyed the characters and their development.

This starts with a horrific aeroplane crash, explores family dynamics, motivation and greed, a drug ring, and much more.

Flowers, Ryder and Sterling are back on the case.

I look forward to books 4-50 please Lee Christine 🙏.