📖 Book Description
An Aspen Mystery
My best friend is dead. I can’t remember what happened. But what if it’s all my fault . . . ?
I wake up in a hospital room with all kinds of tubes and cords protruding from my bruised and battered body. I have no idea how I got here. ‘You were in an avalanche,’ the good-looking doctor explains. ‘A pretty major one.’My boss is less sympathetic. ‘What in hell were you thinking? Skiing Ophir’s is a stunt for some idiot 23-year-old boarder, not a seasoned ski patrol.’ He’s right. But my memory has gone completely. I can come up with zero reasons why I was skiing on that side of the mountain at three in the afternoon, a time when avalanche warnings are Code Red.
It’s then he drops the bombshell. ‘Well, you’re damn lucky. Wish I could say the same about Warren.’
Warren. My longtime friend and greatest ski buddy. ‘He’s dead, Greta.’
My job is to help save lives. Now it looks like I’m to blame for the death of the person I trust the most.
I drove into Aspen fifteen years ago with nothing but big dreams and even bigger ambitions. Even though I can never aspire to the jetset lifestyles of the super-rich holidaymakers who flock here, I love this place. But there’s a darker side to this glamorous skiers’ paradise.
As flashes of memory return and a young woman suddenly disappears, I realize that someone on this mountain knows exactly what happened that day. Someone who won’t be satisfied until they bury me for good.
📚 Publication Details
The Ski Resort by Catherine O’Connell
Published by Joffe Books on 8 January 2025
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✍️ About The Author
Catherine O’Connell is the author of five novels, Skins, Well Bred and Dead and Well Read and Dead high society mysteries, The Last Night Out, and First Tracks, the first instalment of the Greta Westerlind Aspen ski patrol series. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Journalism.
Her CV includes but is not limited to: jobs in the resort, hospitality, restaurant and bar industry, floor runner at the Chicago Board of Trade, marketing manager in the wine and spirits industry, sommelier, and owning and operating a nightclub tour business named The Party Bus.
She is a member of Mystery Writers of America and sits on the board of Aspen Words. She has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, the Cox network and numerous radio shows including Rick Kogan’s After Hours.
👩🏻💻 My Review
Catherine O’Connell’s The Ski Resort is a compelling thriller that immerses readers in the glamorous yet perilous world of Aspen. The opening is unforgettable, plunging us into Greta’s disoriented recovery from an avalanche and the devastating news of her best friend’s death. From there, the book unravels a gripping mystery filled with secrets, danger, and the darker side of the seemingly perfect ski community.
What truly stands out is the vivid, authentic depiction of Aspen and skiing culture. It’s clear that O’Connell has a deep passion for and knowledge of this world, and she brings it to life with atmospheric descriptions that skiers will adore. For non-skiers like me, the detailed terminology and setting were initially a bit of a challenge, but they lend a richness and authenticity that will delight those who can relate.
The pacing builds steadily, and the second half of the book delivers thrilling twists and high-stakes tension. O’Connell’s ability to craft flawed, relatable characters like Greta adds emotional depth, making the journey all the more engaging.
While my lack of familiarity with skiing meant I didn’t connect fully with every aspect, that’s a reflection of my perspective rather than the book itself. For readers who love atmospheric mysteries and unique settings—or for anyone who’s ever dreamed of hitting the slopes—The Ski Resort is a thrilling ride you won’t want to miss.
I highly recommend this book to fans of atmospheric mysteries, thrillers with a unique setting, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of hitting the slopes in Aspen.
DISCLOSURE: I received a review copy of this book from Zooloo’s Book Tours.
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MoMoBookDiary Index
- Author
- Catherine O’Connell
- Title
- The Ski Resort
- Series
- An Aspen Mystery #1
- Publisher
- Joffe Books
- Genre
- Thriller
- Setting
- Aspen, Colorado, USA
- Source
- Blog Tour – Zooloo’s Book Tours
- Date Read
- January 2025
- Review Shared
- Archive Checked
- Sept.2026 (mcc)
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