After talking her way into a job writing for Portland’s
Northwest Extreme magazine, Meg Reed may now really be in over her head.
Actually, about 8,000 feet over her head. . .

She’s at Mount Hood’s remote Silcox Hut, covering the
seriously hardcore Ridge Rangers—Oregon’s elite high-altitude rescue
team–during their four-day winter training. Sure, Meg beefed up her outdoor
skills over the summer . . . but she’s still hoping to cover the event with
some hot chocolate by the cheery fireplace. Then, during a sudden blizzard, she
swears she hears gunshots. No one stranded in the hut believes her . . . until
self-absorbed Ridge Ranger Ben Rogers is found outside in a pool of frozen
blood. Meg’s now got to find this killer quickly . . . before cabin fever does
them all in!

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“A splendid
overview of the greater Portland and Columbia River Gorge region, perfect for
travel buffs. Her protagonist shows promise with her determined attitude and
moxie.”

–Library Journal

Includes Adventure
Guides!

Welcome to the top of the world. Okay, well maybe not
quite. Welcome to the top of Oregon. In the second installment of the PNW
Mystery Series Meg Reed is on the slopes of Oregon’s highest peak—Mt. Hood.
She’s on assignment for Northwest Extreme to cover an intensive training
weekend with the Ridge Rangers, a group of mountain guides who are dedicated to
helping novice climbers trek to the summit.

Meg has high hopes for her weekend at high altitude. She
plans to cozy up in front of a roaring fire with a cup of hot chocolate. She’s
thrilled to be spending the weekend at the historic Timberline Lodge, one of
Oregon’s most famed hotels and a national monument. 

The iconic lodge sits at 6,000 feet in elevation and is a
testament to American craftsmanship and resolve. It was constructed in just
fifteen months as part of President Roosevelt’s New Deal. Unemployed workers
from all over the country traveled to Mt. Hood to learn a new trade. They
carted timber from the surrounding forest to carve out the lodge’s magnificent
staircases and wood-beamed ceilings.

Today the lodge houses guests from all over the globe,
making it one of Oregon’s most popular tourist attractions. In partnership with
the National Forest Service, Timberline maintains the same high-quality
craftsmanship as it did back in the 1930s. All the brightly colored Pendleton
blankets in each quest room are woven by hand. The lodge is like stepping back
in time. Down each cheery hallway you’ll discover Native American artwork,
vintage ski photos, wood carvings, and stunning views of the summit and the
entire Cascade Mountain Range.

After a long day on the slopes, you can gather in front
of the giant basalt fireplace with steaming mugs of hot cocoa to warm your
hands, or head to the Blue Ox Bar or Ram’s Head for a pint of Ice Axe Ale. You
can soak your toes in Timberline’s outdoor hot tub or take a refreshing swim in
its year-round heated outdoor pool. There’s nothing more magical than swimming
as snowflakes fall and skiers fly past you.

When Meg arrives at the lodge she learns that the Ridge
Rangers are actually meeting at the Silcox Hut, which is located a thousand
vertical feet above Timberline and accessible only by snowcat or the chairlift.
Meg’s not a fan of heights, so she opts for a bumpy ride up to the remote hut
in the snowcat. The SilcoxHut is equally charming and fashioned after the
lodge. Maybe she’ll be able to have her relaxing weekend after all… or maybe
she’s going to be in way over her head.

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Kate Dyer-Seeley writes the Pacific Northwest Mystery
Series for Kensington Publishing. The first

book in the series, Scene of the Climb, features the
rugged landscapes of the Columbia River Gorge and a young journalist who bills
herself as an intrepid adventurer in order to land a gig writing for Northwest
Extreme.

Her work has appeared in a variety of regional and
international publications including: The Columbian, The Vancouver Voice,
Seattle Backpacker, Portland Family Magazine, and Climbing Magazine.

Kate lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and
son, where you can find her hitting the trail, at an artisan coffee shop, or at
her favorite pub. Better yet—at all three.

For more information about ‘Slayed on the Slopes’ and Kate Dyer-Seeley please visit her website, Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook and Twitter.

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