A Cold and Lonely Place

There is a mystery at the cold and lonely heart of this book, but first and foremost, it's a poignant and haunting story about Troy's search for the truth behind a young man's life...This is a powerful, emotional journey for Troy, but ultimately a hopeful one, as she uncovers the stories behind one young man's traumatic childhood, stories that will finally redeem him. -- BookPage Henry is one of my new favorite writers. Her style is crisp and fast moving. Her characters are good and the plotting is excellent. -- Daily American .. .a chilling mystery about families and friendships...the cold atmosphere of a wintery Lake Placid fits in perfectly for a winter read. -- Parkersburg News and Sentinel Second in a fresh series featuring freelance journalist Troy Chance, and although this book has a slower pace, the mystery was still a gripping one. -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Henry follows up her award-winning debut novel, Learning to Swim, with a strong second effort also featuring freelance reporter Troy Chance....Featuring a strong cast of female characters and a measured pace, this sophomore novel also perfectly conjures the lure of living in a small and beautiful mountain town during a bitterly cold winter. Featuring an independent and immensely likable lead, riffing on the complicated nature of friendship, and boasting a solidly plotted mystery, this may well appeal to fans of Gillian Flynn. -- Booklist At the start of Henry's haunting follow-up to her Agatha-winning debut, Learning to Swim, reporter Troy Chance stumbles onto what could be the story that changes her career - as well as several lives. . . Adding considerably to the compulsively readable mystery that unfolds...is Henry's bone-deep sense of this terribly beautiful place. -- Publishers Weekly I loved Sara J. Henry's first novel, LEARNING TO SWIM, and A COLD AND LONELY PLACE is even better. This is a character-driven thriller set in oneA