A Murder on the Mountain by Ellie Alexander

Hello my cozy friends, 

Today I am reviewing A Murder on the Mountain e by Ellie Alexander the 1st instalment in the "
Meg Reed Investigates Mystery" series.   I really enjoyed this story and found it to be a great start to a new cozy series!  This series will definitely be on my must read list.

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What’s worse than being terrified of heights when you’re a reporter for an adventure magazine? Witnessing a murder from the top of a cliff.

Meg Reed thought landing a job at Northwest Extreme magazine was her lucky break—until she realized she’d have to actually venture outdoors. Determined to fake it till she makes it, she finds herself covering an adventure race in Oregon's stunning Columbia River Gorge.

When one of the contestants plummets to their death from Angel’s Rest summit, Meg is the only witness and she knows right away it was more than just a tragic accident. With her new job on the line and a killer on the loose, Meg must overcome her fears and put her investigative instincts to work.

Armed only with her notebook, a strong mocha, and her best friends’ support, Meg throws herself into uncovering the dark secrets among the close-knit adventure racing community. And she soon discovers that sometimes the most dangerous thing about the great outdoors might just be the people in it.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, this charming cozy mystery introduces an endearing amateur sleuth who learns that solving murders could be the one outdoor activity she’s naturally good at. Perfect for fans of Tonya Kappes, Lauren Elliott and Laurie Gilmore.

A Murder on the Mountain was previously published as Scene of the Climb.

I’m a huge fan of Ellie Alexander's mysteries, so I was thrilled to dive into her new series. The setting of the Pacific Northwest and the Columbia River Gorge is breathtaking . This cleverly crafted tale masterfully weaves together two intriguing mysteries: the murder of Lenny and the cold case of her father’s accident / murder, which I suspect will be a recurring thread throughout the series. With the aid of her friends Jill and Matt , plus we can’t forget Gam, her grandmother who practices Reki and has some psychic powers.

The plot is engaging, and the characters are well developed. I thoroughly enjoyed this series debut and highly recommend it to all my fellow cozy mystery lovers - I can't wait to see what's in store for Meg in book two.

I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Storm Publishing and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.

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