Review: Intriguing And Suspenseful
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 9, 2013
If you've ever been the least bit apprehensive about venturing out into a snow-covered landscape, BITTER COLD will ensure you never try it.Journalist April Murray has a nose for a good story and she thinks she's on to one. Despite a winter storm, April is determined to investigate a possible radiation leak at a defunct nuclear plant in a sleepy Oregon town.April's routine assignment turns menacing after a boy is attacked by an unknown, but lethal predator lurking in the snow. The mysterious predator appears to turn the snow black. Joining forces with a local handyman and his son, April fights to uncover the truth and soon finds herself fighting to stay alive. It seems someone other than the enigmatic assailant wants her stopped permanently.Author J. Joseph Wright pulls readers in slowly and then sends them on a roller coaster ride of emotions and action. He makes the unbelievable seems plausible. His characters are well developed and likable.BITTER COLD moves at a good pace holding readers spellbound as they attempt to guess what will happen next. Wright weaves the elements of science fiction with reality for a well balanced story. As the story unfolds, readers will take away a new perspective on playing in the snow.An intriguing read, especially for those who enjoy the science fiction genre along the lines of The Fog or The Blob.FTC Full Disclosure - An eBook copy of this book was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.