Review: A Killing Cold - Kate Alice Marshall

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Review: A Killing Cold - Kate Alice Marshall - February 2025

In A Killing Cold, Kate Alice Marshall delivers a chilling, snow-laced thriller that blends romance, family secrets, and the unsettling power of memory into an unputdownable read. This is the second book I’ve read by Kate Alice Marshall, and once again, she proves her talent for weaving atmospheric suspense with emotionally complex characters.

We meet Thea, a young woman who was never meant to survive. After a traumatic childhood that led her into the foster system, she’s finally found happiness with Connor Dalton. Their whirlwind romance quickly leads to an engagement, and Connor whisks her away to his family's luxurious winter retreat nestled in the snow-covered mountains.

But what should be a fairytale getaway soon descends into a nightmare. Thea is gripped by a sense of déjà vu, and a shocking discovery—a childhood photo of herself in the Dalton family home—unlocks long-buried memories. As she begins to piece together fragments of a violent past, Thea realizes she has been here before, and the mountain holds secrets that were meant to stay frozen in time. Secrets that tie directly to Connor’s family.

The snowbound setting adds a chilling backdrop to Thea’s unraveling past, and the tension only thickens as she uncovers the horrifying truth about what really happened when she was three years old. I loved how Marshall blurred the line between memory and madness, keeping me guessing at every turn.

Thea is a compelling protagonist—resilient, curious, and determined to reclaim her truth, even if it means risking everything. The emotional stakes are high, and the final reveal is both heart-wrenching and deeply satisfying.

A Killing Cold is a beautifully written, twist-filled thriller perfect for fans of atmospheric mysteries with strong female leads. I can’t wait to get my hands on more of Kate Alice Marshall’s work as she continues to establish herself as a powerful voice in suspense fiction.


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