On its surface, Bruner is no different from any other peaceful town in rural, northern Wisconsin, but all is not what it seems. In the days and hours before an ominous approaching snowstorm, local sheriff Paul Summers struggles to cope with a strange series of events, including the arrival of a mysterious group of criminals, the suspicious disappearance of a fellow townsperson, and rumors of evil cult activity, not to mention difficulties at home. When a former lover is murdered under extraordinary circumstances, Paul must race to find the guilty party—while he himself is a suspect.
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"Absolutely great story!! Got involved in the plot right away and kept guessing how things were going to fall out. Let me tell you--the ending is worth the listen!! Surprises all the way through!! 9 out of 10 for me on this one."
— Happygirl (4 out of 5 stars)
" Liked his financial books better. The main character didn't attract my interest and suspension of dis-believe was difficult about both the cult and the relationships. "
— Alexis, 12/28/2013" This is a departure from Frey's usual novel about murder, mystery and mayhem in the financial world. It was okay but I didn't care for the main character. I would have rated it lower but I really did like the last part of the book. "
— Kay, 11/25/2013" Interesting mystery story but not sure I liked the main character, nor the way any of the women in the book are portrayed... "
— Sue, 11/6/2013" Great book by Frey! This story has all the ingredients of a master thriller: plot, well-developed and likable characters, murder, betrayal and redemption. I couldn't put it down. =) "
— big, 10/31/2013" The book was OK. I most enjoyed the author's ability to capture rural Wisconsin. The plot was well-crafted, I thought. "
— Ann, 8/21/2013" actually a pretty good story, but I did not like the way the "hero" acted a lot of the time. "
— Ruth, 3/21/2013" I really enjoyed this book. I haven't read anything by Stephen Frey in quite a while; this one is very good. "
— Carolyn, 1/3/2013" Good; sheriff in small northern Wisconsin town is dealing with either cult killings, or something even more sinister "
— Joe, 12/28/2012" Pretty good read, but rushed ending. "
— Steve, 10/10/2012" wr "
— Susan, 5/24/2012" Quick, easy read that keeps you flipping the pages. Uncomplicated, unsophisticated characters with interesting perspectives on Wisconsin and the colder areas of that part of the country, this is a good novel for a quick escape. "
— Sharneel, 5/9/2012" One of the best novels of 2010 if you like drama and plots. Very well written and holds interest throughout. 9 of 10 stars "
— Tim, 5/8/2012" Read as an audio book - I use the audio books when running - so tend to look for light stories. Typical mystery, story that kept my interest. Would be a good book to bring to the cabin :) "
— Mary, 4/25/2012" An ok book. Nothing special. The characters didn't ring true. "
— Marc, 1/29/2012" This was one I got off the NEW shelf at the library. I liked it and was never bored at all because it was fairly simple, had a good story, and read much like a made for tv movie. "
— Janice, 11/2/2011" This is Frey's best effort since his early books. "
— Burt, 6/18/2011" actually a pretty good story, but I did not like the way the "hero" acted a lot of the time. "
— Ruth, 3/18/2011" The book was OK. I most enjoyed the author's ability to capture rural Wisconsin. The plot was well-crafted, I thought. "
— Ann, 12/1/2010" This is a departure from Frey's usual novel about murder, mystery and mayhem in the financial world. It was okay but I didn't care for the main character. I would have rated it lower but I really did like the last part of the book. "
— Kay, 11/29/2010" Pretty good read, but rushed ending. "
— Steve, 11/20/2010" Good; sheriff in small northern Wisconsin town is dealing with either cult killings, or something even more sinister<br/> "
— Joe, 11/7/2010" This is Frey's best effort since his early books. "
— Burt, 10/17/2010Stephen Frey is a principal at a northern Virginia private equity firm. He previously worked in mergers and acquisitions at J. P. Morgan and as a vice president of corporate finance at an international bank in New York. He is the bestselling author of various novels, including The Successor and Forced Out.
Michael McConnohie has appeared in soap operas, cartoons, prime-time television, and on stage. His audiobook readings have ranged from true crime to history, biography, science, self-help, and poetry. He has seen much of the world as a supervisor of foreign versions of major American films and has written and directed English versions of many prominent foreign films. He believes that a good book is a friend you can visit over and over again and always enjoy the conversation.