Jennie’s Review

I’d barely caught my breath from book one when this sequel popped onto my radar—and honestly, I was ready for it. Familiar faces are back, but the setting? Total shift. We go from the high-powered buzz of D.C. to a small town wrapped around a ski resort, which definitely made me pause. Would it still have that same edge? Short answer: absolutely.

In fact, this one feels like a level-up. The tension is tighter, the pacing smoother, and I found myself far more invested in figuring out where everything was headed. And there’s one character—no spoilers, promise—who had me side-eyeing them the entire time. I was convinced I had them pegged… and let’s just say I was very wrong in the best possible way.

When you read as much as I do, surprises are gold—and this one delivers.

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Book Summary

Lawyer Tom Berte’s bucolic new life is about to be shattered by a threat he can’t ignore.

Tom Berte, a former Department of Justice lawyer, thought he’d left his past behind when he moved to Castle Ridge with his family. But when a brutal attack leaves him fighting for his life, Tom and his family find themselves at the epicenter of an unfolding conspiracy that stretches from the local ski resort to a desert compound on the other side of the world.

At the heart of the mystery is Phoenix Holdings Group, a shadowy international conglomerate with its sights set on Castle Ridge Ski Resort. When a catastrophic “accident” at the resort claims dozens of lives, Tom uncovers a chilling connection to his own assault and a ruthless plot that could endanger millions.

With his wife and daughter’s lives hanging in the balance, Tom must navigate a treacherous path of legal intrigue, corporate espionage, and looming revenge.

For fans of John Grisham and Michael Connelly, strap in for a heart-pounding legal thriller with The Winter Verdict—where the pursuit of justice is as precarious as a black diamond run.