Running Cold, Susan Walter
Running Cold, Susan Walter
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Running Cold
A Novel

Author: Susan Walter

Narrator: Selah Victor, Erin Moon, Jess Nahikian, Braden Wright

Unabridged: 8 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/08/2024

Synopsis

In this heart-pounding story of deception, murder, and survival, a former Olympian retreats to the Canadian wilderness for a fresh start, only to find out that the past will always catch up to her.Julie Adler’s perfect facade is shattered by grief when her husband commits suicide. His death reveals that their luxurious California life was a house of cards, and his secret business dealings have left Julie penniless.As she strikes out on her own, Julie feels drawn to her old stomping grounds in Banff, a charming and isolated ski town where she once trained for the Olympics. She finds work as a housekeeper at a luxury resort, but just as she starts to piece together a new life, an eccentric guest turns up dead. And Julie, the last person seen in her hotel room, is the prime suspect.The evidence is stacked against her, but even in the encroaching blizzard, Julie knows her way around these mountains. She just needs to evade the police long enough to find the truth behind the murder…and before the real killer finds her first.

About Susan Walter

Susan Walter was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After being given every opportunity but failing to become a concert violinist, Susan attended Harvard University. She had hoped to be a newscaster, but the local TV station had different ideas and hired her to write and produce promos instead. Seeking sunshine and a change of scenery, she moved to Los Angeles to work in film and television production. Upon realizing writers were having all the fun, Susan transitioned to screenwriting, then directing. She made her directorial debut with the film All I Wish starring Sharon Stone, which she also wrote.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jayme C (Brunetteslikebookstoo) on October 08, 2024

Susan Walter just may be one of the BEST authors that you haven’t yet read! SERIOUSLY. Good As Dead Over Her Dead Body Lie By the Pool and now-Running Cold! Described ACCURATELY as a heart-pounding story of deception, murder, and survival- It’s the story of former Olympian, Julie Adler, who won the Gold......more

Goodreads review by Canadian Jen on February 17, 2025

Running Cold ran out of steam early on. But let me tell you more: Julie is on the run. She’s an athlete who won a medal in the Olympics for Canada. But now she’s running from being accused of a crime and she’s run to the Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta. This story had me running lukewarm to frigid. The di......more

Goodreads review by Linzie (suspenseisthrillingme) on October 22, 2024

Holy cow! Having read several of Susan Walter’s books already, I knew even before diving into Running Cold that I was in for a treat. Let me tell you, this intoxicating thriller did not disappoint. From the atmospheric setting to the ever present foreboding, the swiftly moving plot quickly pulled me......more

Goodreads review by Holly on September 01, 2024

Engaging mystery! Julie's life is turned upside-down and she has to navigate many hurdles to figure out what/why things have gone so so wrong! That is okay though because Julie is a a former Olympian. 🥇 She ends up in a fight for her life and runs someplace far far away in the middle of the night. Sh......more

Goodreads review by Ceecee on October 18, 2024

3.5 rounded up Olympic gold medal winner Julie Adler’s life is in tatters following the death of her husband Jeff in an apparent suicide. Heartbroken, grief stricken and in desperate need of employment she heads for Banff, a place which lies in her heart as it’s where she trains for her Olympic bid.......more

Quotes

“Set in a stunning but unforgiving landscape, Running Cold is chilling—both literally and figuratively. This twisty tale of murder, secrets, and exceptional human grit had me flying through the pages!” —Robyn Harding, bestselling author of The Drowning Woman“When Julie’s life is ripped apart by her husband’s untimely death, it’s just the beginning of the journey that will lead her into her dark past and the secrets that swirled around her, sight unseen. A taught page-turner that draws you in and never lets go...” —Catherine McKenzie, USA Today bestselling author of I’ll Never Tell“Like an avalanche roaring down a mountain, Running Cold will ensnare you and not let go until the nail-biting finish. Walter masterfully explores the triumph of grit, the bonds of friendship, and the majesty of nature.” —Lori Brand, author of Bodies to Die For

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