I loved the setting of the ski resort. The memory and trauma aspect of this story kept me intrigued. There were many layers of the story to uncover. Plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued.

Engaging..
When Greta wakes in a hospital bed, it is clear that something very bad indeed has happened on the ski slopes. But what? With no memory of events, can Greta ever find the answers she seeks? An engaging and immersive novel of suspense with a nicely drawn and credible cast of characters, a solid thread of mystery interspersed with twists and turns with a well imagined and descriptive backdrop.

I didn't think this was as good as her other books. I really thought I'd read this book before as the story was similar to others I'd read. I guessed who was doing all the nasty things quite quickly in the book . I loved the snowy descriptions of Aspen but, the book didn't live up to my expectations. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Loved the intrigue. I loved the setting of the high end ski resort. Kept me interested from start to finish.

Unfortunately, I had to DNF 10% in and I know that sounds insane but the start of this book was extremely rough in my opinion.

Catherine O’Connell’s The Ski Resort is a gripping psychological thriller set in Aspen’s icy, perilous beauty. Ski patrol veteran Greta wakes in a hospital with no memory of the avalanche that nearly killed her and claimed her best friend Warren’s life. Haunted by guilt and amnesia, she’s driven to uncover the truth—was she responsible?

With vivid prose, layered characters, and a steadily building suspense, O’Connell masterfully explores memory, trauma, and redemption. Perfect for fans of thrillers with strong female leads, intricate plots, and unexpected twists. A must-read for mystery lovers!

I so wanted to love this book after devouring The Bachelorette Party - but sadly it just didn’t hit the mark for me.

I think it was difficult for me to find a plot line that really hooked me in - and certainly up to 50% of the way through, I struggled to work out where the whole book was going.

I won’t let it put me off reading any other of Catherine’s works though as The Bachelorette Party was fantastic!

Perhaps it was the books either side of this one that I ready - I so wanted to ‘love’ it - but ‘liking’ it was as far as I got.

A great murder mystery and one that will keep you reading. Great finds herself in hospital, her best friend Warren is dead and she has no idea what happened. An avalanche, skiing in a dangerous area! Why was she there and what really happened?

This is a story full of questions, twists and turns and plenty on suspense and intrigue. It will keep you on the edge of your seat, it draws you in and you keep turning the pages as you just want to know what happened and what is going on. A great setting, great characters and a mysterious and enthralling storyline. Loved it.

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Catherine O’Connell for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for The Ski Resort coming out January 8, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I think it’s a great book to read during winter. The beginning started off with a bang. I was interested in finding out what happened. However, I think the rest of the story wasn’t as interesting to me. I don’t think there was enough mystery and suspense. I was hoping for something different. I would check out other books by this author though.

A good read with plenty of details about skiing, which was actually quite interesting. The plot lines seemed a little disconnected to me so perhaps this is a book best for those who really focus in on details.

The Ski Resort by Catherine O’Connell is an engrossing story that will keep any reader on the edge of their seat from start to finish.
O’Connell‘s writing skills are truly remarkable. The author's gripping plot that immediately grabbed my attention and kept me engaged throughout.

Thank You NetGalley and Joffe Books for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

An enjoyable book that started with a bang. W well developed story line and well thought out characters but it was slightly slow paced in places. There is also a lot of ski references. I expected that and have skied myself so I don have an interest but I think for some readers it may put them off. I would rate this 3.5 stars. Thanks to NetGalley, Joffe Books and the author for the chance to review.

The plot is not followable and the twists are not that good. I prefer a plot that is worth it. Only twists don’t make a good thriller. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for this chance to read this book.

The ski resort by Catherine O'Connell was a great winter read and I couldn't put it down. I enjoyed the overall story and characters, but admit there were a few things that I had trouble with. The main character, Greta Westerlind, was an experienced skier, and member of the ski patrol, but managed to get lost skiing and had to spend the night in the woods was a ridiculous plot point. I also found the ending to be a bit abrupt. This is the 1st in The Aspen mystery series, and am curious whether Greta will be featured in the next book, and will definitely read it.

Please note this book was previously published as First Tracks.

Thank you Joffe Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really good thriller to read during a snow storm. I love that it takes place in Aspen and the main character Skis.
The storyline was really good and I enjoyed the thrill of the book. I was able to figure it out but I still liked everything leading up to it. I would say it’s a good read and would recommend it.

The first page starts with an avalance that leaves Greta in the hospital. Her best friend is dead. She has no memory of why the two were skiing in such dangerous conditions. Not long after, she's back on the slopes and back in the hospital after another near death experience. I enjoyed the peek into Greta's life in Aspen, but she just seems to be meandering towards her life goals, saving from an Everest attempt but continually spending her savings on other things. The plot meanders in the same sort of way. It's going in one direction and suddenly we've gone from skiing accidents to Ted Bundy to Greta almost dying again....and very little of it is connected even after the plot's final reveal.

This book had me hooked, the darkness, danger and twists, turns were so exciting and they kept my attention throughout,

I struggled a little bit getting into this book, but about 40% of the way through it really started picking up and I finished it in a day. I wished there was more of her brother in the story with her helping her solve the mysteries surrounding the ski accident, but I loved how it all came together in the end!

I love how this thriller started off with a bang, but it quickly got bogged down with too many details, and the plot came to a crashing halt. I DNFed it around 35% of the way in. So many details about the main character's recovery, past life, and skiing to an extreme.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this eArc!

What a fantastic read. Could not put it down
Full of twists and turns

Thank you for the opportunity to review