I really expected to like this book a lot more than I did. From the description it sounded very appealing. I do love a good trapped in a blizzard story. I was not able to muster up much interest in these characters. The dialogue felt unnatural to me and one character in particular whose name escapes me already since he was mostly referred to as "The Serbian" truly grated on my nerves with his stereotypical broken English. The main character's repeated thwarted attempts at escape began to bore me and I just couldn't make myself care much one way or the other whether any of them lived or died. I did start out at least rooting for the dog to live but after too many "little brown sausages" on the floor I can't say I cared too much for her either. I would give it 2 and a half stars.

I received an advance copy for review ( )

First, thank you to NetGalley (Dundurn Publishing) for sending me this e-book for my enjoyment and review.
This was my first of Harlick's Meg Harris mystery series – and I'll have to say, it was a real winner for me. Taking place in Ottowa, Canada in a very remote cabin during a heavy winter blizzard. Meg tells her very engrossing story of 2 men who come to her door needing help, and how she deals with their frightening intrusion. This story will definitely keep you up late, but you will love her smooth, clear writing, her short chapters – fast to the end. Thank you Ms. Harlick, and I will find your other Meg mysteries. ( )