Ellie Alexander has a masterful way of intermixing serious topics with humor in all her series, and this is the start of another great one. I love how Meg has to overcome the death of her father as she tries to make a name for herself as a journalist. Just like Pops. Even though there is a murder, it’s easy to laugh at the clumsy Meg faking her way through her new job at an outdoor adventure magazine while trying not to let her boss realize that she’s petrified of heights and isn’t thrilled with hiking. A good read overall! Thank you to NetGalley for a review copy.

Ellie Alexander is one of my all time favorite cozy mystery authors. This story kept me engaged throughout and was difficult to put down. So many thrilling, edge of my seat moments. Also, I didn’t figure out who the murderer was until it was revealed. Highly recommend and I’m so excited about the next in the series.

I was blessed with an ARC. The opinions expressed are my own and I highly recommend.

A Murder on the Mountain e by Ellie Alexander the 1st instalment in the "Meg Reed Investigates Mystery" series. I really enjoyed this story and found it to be a great start to a new cozy series! This series will definitely be on my must read list. What’s worse than being terrified of heights when you’re a reporter for an adventure magazine? Witnessing a murder from the top of a cliff.

I’m a huge fan of Ellie Alexander's mysteries, so I was thrilled to dive into her new series. The setting of the Pacific Northwest and the Columbia River Gorge is breathtaking . This cleverly crafted tale masterfully weaves together two intriguing mysteries: the murder of Lenny and the cold case of her father’s accident / murder, which I suspect will be a recurring thread throughout the series. With the aid of her friends Jill and Matt , plus we can’t forget Gam, her grandmother who practices Reki and has some psychic powers.

The plot is engaging, and the characters are well developed. I thoroughly enjoyed this series debut and highly recommend it to all my fellow cozy mystery lovers - I can't wait to see what's in store for Meg in book two.


I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Storm Publishing and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.

A Murder on the Mountain is the first book in Ellie Alexander’s Meg Reed Investigates series. Originally published in 2014 by Kensington under the title Scene of the Climb by Kate Dyer-Seeley, this reissued version includes updated content and marks the relaunch of the series.

The story follows Meg Reed, a recent journalism graduate struggling to find work in a dying industry. A chance meeting lands her a job at an extreme adventure magazine despite her complete lack of experience in outdoor reporting and experience in extreme adventures. As Meg fakes it ’til she makes it, readers get to learn the ropes of both the job and the mystery world alongside her.

This is a fun, fast-paced introduction to a series with plenty of room to grow. I’m looking forward to following Meg on her next big assignment.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A Murder On A Mountain was a great cozy murder mystery book. The story seemed to pick up pace throughout the book which kept me interested. A light read with a bit of humor.

Thank tou netgalley and Storm Publishing for this arc.

Another fun cozy murder mystery. Enjoyed the outdoor adventure theme and it lead to me looking up some beautiful places.

There was a good amount of mystery and twists to this. Sounds like they're are 2 underlying mysteries we'll be seeing throughout the series. One about her dad and one about her boss.

4 stars, it was a fun quick read.

Thank you Ellie Alexander ( @ellie_alexander ), Storm Publishing ( @stormbooks_co ), and NetGalley ( @netgalley ) for allowing me to read A Murder on the Mountain (out now).

Meg Reed, daughter of an investigative reporter, is launching her own writing career. Meg lands a spot at an outdoor magazine that is a sponsor of an adventure race. Unfortunately, Meg isn’t the most outdoorsy person. While hiking and hanging on to a mountainside for dear life (literally), she sees one of the contestants fall to their death. Now she’s not only covering the race, but uncovering the secrets of the people involved with the race.

This is Alexander’s very first cozy mystery. I’m so glad they are being re-released, and can read all about Meg Reed!

Alexander is the master of description. From the lush landscape of the Pacific Northwest to the delicious food, you really feel like you are part of the story.

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This is the first in the Meg Reed Investigates series by Ellie Alexander. I have enjoyed each series by Ms. Alexander that I have read. Netgalley gave me an opportunity to read this one.

Meg has been couchsurfing since graduation. She needs a job, has a background in journalism, and hasn’t recovered from her father’s death.
In comes Greg Dixon, publisher at Northwest Extreme. He offers her a writing job due to her father’s reputation.

Meg really isn’t an extreme adventurer but does give it ago. There are three finalists for the competition/reality TV show. One is killed and plenty of people are suspect.

I enjoyed Meg and Matt’s interactions, the local scenery, and landmarks.

I was given an advanced readers copy. Thank you Netgalley. These are my own opinions.

I had no idea this book even existed before it was re-released. I was hooked from the start. I am not an outdoorsy person, but I really enjoyed this book. I instantly felt so many emotions for Meg and wanted her to succeed. I was able to live vicariously through her attempts at being an adventurous, outdoorsy type. I loved the memories of her father. It made me happy and sad at the same time because of my own father. I cannot forget the ending!! It makes you want to know more.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

I mistakenly requested this thinking it was a new book in the Meg Reed series, which I read years ago, but then realized the first one was just rereleased under a new title. While I eventually grew to love Meg and the series on the whole, as with other series by Ellie Alexander, it takes me awhile to get into them. I’m not sure why as the writing is always easy to follow and flows well. For Meg, in particular, I am not a fan of the deception, of her pretending to be an outdoor enthusiast when she isn’t, and how she doesn’t even heed the most basic of warnings – break in the hiking shoes before going on a hike – to make her life easier and her feet happier. I will, of course, continue with the series as I did grow to enjoy it and I love the setting, and I hope newer ones will come out.

I was so pleasantly surprised by this cozy murder mystery! The characters are very captivating and they catch your heart right away. What a wonderful novel to sit down with a cup of warm tea. I absolutely devoured it! Can’t wait for a sequel!

This is the first book in the Meg Reed Investigates by Ellie Alexander and it was such a fun, easy book to read. Meg is an interesting main character and I loved her. Another great series and looking forward to more in the series.

The first in a re-released series, A Murder on the Mountain is an entertaining beginning. The heroine is funny and plucky and the mystery is solid. Lots of outdoor scenes and info about extreme sports and those who find them appealing. (Hint: not our protagonist!) Plenty of red herrings provide much food for thought.

Meg Reed manages to get a job with a high active participation sports magazine in spite of having absolutely no idea about anything sporty or active. Pink fluffy ski boots! The group she's with is competing for a million dollar prize and are, frankly, a bunch of unlikable characters. One fell of a cliff and Meg sort of witnessed it. She decided it was murder and set out to find 'who done it'. I think that she is supposed to be about 30 years old but behaved like a young adult with all that that entails. She's never grown up. The scenery was lovely though. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

Loved this cozy mystery. Meg Reed is the amateur sleuth and she doesn't quit until she finds out if Lenny was pushed to his death.. She has just landed a job at Northern Extreme and is following a race. This is one of these that you don't really find out until the last chapter.

This was a cozy mystery set in the PNW. The main female character gets a job for a magazine out of her league. Suddenly she’s involved in a murder. Who did it? She is told to stay out of it but ofcourse she doesn’t! A fun read with many different characters!

Thank you NetGalley!

Thank you for allowing me to review this book, The first in a new series by Ellie Alexander. I had high hopes as a fan of The Secret Bookshop series. It didn't disappoint me. A slow start as we are introduced to the main characters; Megan, Jill, Matt & Gam. Friends and family. Set in Colorado, Megan has her first job as a news reporter for Northwest Extreme magazine. She witnesses a fall on her first assignment, which she feels was not accidental. The story then gains pace and develops nicely until reaching an unexpected conclusion.
The characters are interesting and well written with room for more development in future books. Megan is still grieving the death of her well known and respected father. Matt and Jill are her long term friends. Gam, is her grandmother, and believes in Reki and has some psychic powers. There is lots more to come from these people which I can't wait to read.
I recommend this crime fiction book to those who like easy to read fiction. It is not a thriller and is not to complex, but it still retains interest with its subtle clues and twists.

I loved the way the story picked up pace. The impulsive character of Meg with her foibles and deep ties to her family and friends, esp Matt and Jill made for an interesting read. The Race team competitors and staff were unusual and unique and the author kept me guessing till the end about their motives and who the villain was! Gam was most enthralling and I wanted to read more about her. The layers of deception were skilfully built and the scenes were vivid and colourful. The book kept me turning the pages, eager to know what happened next.

A solid 3.5 stars. Meg lands a job at an outdooors/wildnerness magazine even though she has no experience with the outdoors. On her first assignment someone is killed and she decides to investigate. The mystery felt slightly klunky but I see potential with the full cast of characters, including a potential love triangle. Ellie Alexander generally writes good mystery series so I imagine this series will be just as good.

I just finished A Murder on the Mountain and wow, what a fun and gripping cozy mystery! Meg Reed is such a relatable and likeable protagonist — I loved how she’s thrown into this adventure race assignment despite her fear of heights. You really get to see her push through her fears while trying to make sense of a suspicious death right in the middle of the action.

The setting in the Pacific Northwest, especially the Columbia River Gorge, felt so vivid and atmospheric. I could almost feel the fresh mountain air and hear the rustling trees as I read. The mystery itself kept me guessing, with plenty of twists and interesting characters from the adventure racing world. Meg’s amateur sleuthing is smart and determined without being unrealistic, which made the story all the more enjoyable.

What I appreciated most was how the book balances suspense with warmth and humor — it never felt too heavy or dark, just the right cozy vibe. If you like mysteries with a strong female lead, gorgeous settings, and a bit of personal growth mixed in, this book is definitely worth checking out!