I was very behind on reviews this year and I promise I will not say that next year but that is not important. I decided that since I was not going to make it by the deadline for this review that I would buy the audiobook and I am so glad I did. A story that tugs at the depths of your soul. I think I only paused this book long enough to eat and use the restroom it is that good. Characters that become so alive you cry with them, get angry for them, and want them to prevail. Twist and turns you never see coming, inhaling the book so fast, but wanting it to last much longer than it ever does because you can’t put it down. A Prologue and Epilogue that sent chills through my body I loved this very much and will be picking up more books by this author very soon. ( )

This was my first Chevy Stevens book, and it kept my interest. I listened to the audiobook and looked forward to hearing what would happen next.
The fast-paced thriller of a serial killer lurking along Cold Creek highway (think Highway of Tears) in a desolate area of Canada keeps young women on their toes. Young women like Hailey, Amber, and then her sister, Beth who comes to Cold Creek to find out what happened to Amber. There are so many possible suspects in this well-written story that keeps you guessing right to the end. I accused just about everyone in my head by the time I finished the book!
Great, quick read. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me a copy of this thriller. ( )

Cold Creek is a town where many girls go missing or killed. Hailey, who is 17, parents died and she is staying with her aunt and disgusting uncle who is a cop of Cold Creek. She discovers videos of naked girls from Cold Creek on her Uncles computer. He has his cameras everywhere. She decides she has no other choice but to run-away. She has help from a friend and began living in the woods for a year.

Soon after Hailey disappeared her friend Amber showed up dead off the Highway. Hailey knows her Uncle is the killer, but doesn’t know who to trust with this information.

Amber’s sister decides to visit and do her own investigation of her sister’s death and Hailey’s disappearance.

I loved this book, and I thought I had the ending figured out. But nope I was wrong. Filled with twists that kept me on my edge of my seat. Plus, apparently in Canada there is a Highway of Death, that many women go missing or murdered! ( )

This is my third book by Chevy Stevens and I'm definitely down for trying another. Even though I absolutely have some issues and was annoyed more than a few times... Oh, and I managed to get both the ebook and audiobook from NetGalley and used them both throughout.

First, overall, I did enjoy the reading experience. The narrators were good and did a fine job of creating individual characters. The ebook was nice to switch to when I wanted to relax with the Kindle quietly. I would rate this one 3.5 but did round up. I might not have if it weren't for the epilogue. I'm going to bet that there will be plenty of readers who will find it cheesy or unnecessary but I liked it and it pulled me back to a more emotional space after feeling plenty of frustration over the way many of the crime solving and super-gross uncle bits were handled.

Ultimately, though, if you've already read the author and enjoyed her work, you'll very likely be fine with this one. If it's your first, give it a shot but, if you're like me and can't just let the BS moments slide on by, be aware that they are there and you will be irritated at some point.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for hooking me up! ( )

I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This review is my voluntary and unbiased opinion.

This eerie story tells the sad story of how you never can tell who to trust. You take chances, trust people and possibly make a bad decision. Unfortunately, for some people this could be deadly. How well do we really know our neighbors and friends? It’s a scary thought to be in a position where you don’t feel like you can trust anyone.

Hailey McBride finds herself in such a desperate situation after her father dies. Her mother had died of cancer when she was 5 years old so she learned all her life lessons from her father. Little did she know that those lessons about survival would save her life. Hailey is left in the care of her Aunt Lana, her second husband Eric Vaughn, and her young cousin Cash. Vaughn is the police chief with an icy, mean reputation. All Hailey wants is to grieve and live her life like a regular teen. Vaughn is overbearing and borderline abusive with his intimidating stalking.

Hailey becomes freaked out when she discovers some shocking information which confirmed her fears about Vaughn. She sets out to find proof of his activities but ends up finding more trouble for herself. Her only friend Jonny Miller helps her as she plans to leave town to escape Vaughn’s control. She leaves behind Amber Chavelier, her new love interest, to protect her from Vaughn who will do anything to control Hailey. Her worst fears come true when she encounters the remains of a dead body off the side of the road and discovers it’s Amber. Hailey is devastated but watches as Vaughn is first to arrive at the scene and take pictures.

Later, Beth Chavelier moves to Cold Creek to understand what happened to her sister Amber. She ends up getting a job at the same diner where Amber had worked. Despite the warnings to be careful, Beth is careless and drinks and takes pills to cope with the pain. She doesn’t realize that being under the influence puts her in dangerous situations that end up being deadly.

This is a twisted convoluted story of how easy it can be to get wrapped up in a web you can’t get out of until it’s too late.

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