Blood Red Winter

The beginning grabs you and pulls you into this page-turner. I simply devoured this book in one sitting!
I really hope NetGalley brings book two I can't wait to see where this book leads to because this one was just amazing!
Loved how the story went back before going forwards but without revealing too much of the story.
Great scene descriptions as well as an excellent insight into the victims mind and what is going on around.
The plot was crazy intense and outta this work, you will not see any of it coming!

I can't thank NetGalley, BooksGoSocial and Author for this great ebook copy!
Please bring the second book! Please!

I loved how fast paced the book was and that I was able to finish it in one sitting! The plot was fantastic and the twists are off the charts! Love!

This was an easy, quick paced, engrossing read..

Oh, you want more info? Ok, well let's do the good and the bad:

The good:
It was a quick, easy, fun read
I could really picture the action and it played like a good movie in my head
I kept the pages turning to see what would happen next
I loved the characters, and want to read more about them
I loved how it went from the present to the past, and back. It slowly revealed what happened in the past, and every time I thought I knew what was coming, I was wrong.

The bad
I wanted to punch the main character for some of the decisions that he kept making
It almost felt like there was TOO Much action at times. It was go, go, go go..
I didn't think the actions of the best friend rang true - I didn't think the character was consistent.

Overall., I really liked it and will be reading more books by this author. I do want to thank #netgalley for the ARC which did not impact my review.

This was a compelling and thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish with a great storyline, interesting cast of characters and all capped off by skilful writing. It's well worth your time if you appreciate great storytellers.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the chance to review Blood Red Winter by J. A. Conrad.

Straight off the bat - I loved it. This is the first book in the Trent and Aria's story. There are already four more books in the series. I can not wait to read them.

The book starts off with Trent finding two people in an abandon house of which one is dead and the other is Aria who is in a critical condition. Soon after this, somebody is trying to murder Trent. Are the two connected or are they separate occurrences that coincidentally happen at the same time? You will need to read the book to find out. The book repeatedly goes back 12 years in time to when Trent was a teenager and his life with Mary, and then returns to the present time. Once you are reading the book this all makes sense.

Aria survives the abandon house murder and is a support to Trent as he goes through his own trauma from the attempts on his life.

This is a winner and I am pleased to have gotten in on the initial book.

I have no hesitation in giving this a 5 star rating. If you like murder mystery this is certainly one for you.

So many twists and turns! One thinks that it will be a confusing tale, but somehow the author makes it all make sense. There is an interesting twist at the end.

I read this in one sitting! I really liked the descriptions in this book, made me feel as if I was there. There were a few moments where I thought I knew who had done it but I was wrong. The ending was satisfying as well as shocking, without being too unrealisitc. Thank you for my ARC.

This is one of those books where it is impossible to tell who is the “bad guy” - really clever in structure and character building. The main character is one of those nice guys who is also incredibly frustrating because he just keeps landing himself in situations where he looks like he has done something wrong. The relationship with a crime victim adds a sense of hope for the future. The fight scenes were alarmingly detailed and covered many pages. A bit much for me and not sure they really added to the story but perhaps will appeal to readers who have stronger stomachs…

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A nice and fast thriller with decent characters and quite gripping mystery.

Trent Lemend starts over in a rural town in Texas after his fiancé Elizabeth Reinhardt walks out on him. Obtaining a part-time job on a ranch, he never expected to discover a crime scene while doing a routine check around the place. Calling the authorities, they examine the scene and uncover two bodies, one of which is ‘emaciated’ but alive.

His life is now threatened upon discovering the bodies and his past creeps upon him. Believing the murderer to be on his heels, he must now protect himself and his fiancé who is unaware of her involvement in the murderer’s plans.

Trent is the first main protagonist of the story that we get an idea of. His story is very interesting especially when it revolves around the women in his life. I believe he has bad luck with women as his first love tricked him and his current love left him without much reasoning. I think Trent has a caring, concerning, and accommodating personality. He is ambitious but he always gets himself in situations that require him to think of the other person rather than himself, hence his unstable jobs.

The second main protagonist is the lady he saved Aria when discovering the crime scene. Not much is known about her story as yet since they only met at the last minute when Trent got himself in a sticky situation. Although she is yet to be a major person in his life, they do not have a romantic relationship but see each other as more of a confidant and support system due to their past memories. I believe Trent and Aria's relationship is yet to develop, they have a strong bond, and she would not let him suffer because she feels it is a sign that she must stay with him since he saved her.

When I first began to read Blood Red Winter, I found it to be addictive. The scenes were explicitly described, and I found it funny how Trent always seems to land himself in the worst predicament because he does not listen, especially to the authorities at the beginning of the novel.

Of all the characters in the book, my favorite is Aria, she is a strong woman and a fighter. Her ability to move on from that terrible experience is what I love the most. It will always be imprinted in her memory, but she has chosen to analyze things differently and live her life.

I liked the flow of the story; it goes back and forth to his life before and after discovering the scene on the ranch. The book was quite a catch because I did not expect the story to flow the way it did. The characters were lovable, I especially like the sheriff because he tried to guide Trent while they investigated the threats and murder he was at the centre of.

This is my first novel by J.A Conrad, I am amazed by her storytelling and writing. I immediately thought about searching and reading more about her. Once I read that the novel is a series, I was excited. I instantly fell in love with this series and to wait on the release of the other novels would be torture.

I rate Blood Red Winter 5 out of 5 stars because I loved the characters, the plot and the excitement I felt while reading it. There were suspense, mystery, and thrills; I would recommend this book to mystery readers. It is an interesting and captivating story. You will love it!!!

I really enjoyed this book. Character development was good. The plot was very interesting. Not a lot of typos.

The beginning grabs you and pulls you into this page-turner. I simply devoured this book in one sitting!
Looking forward to a follow up now!

The characters were well-developed, and I found myself invested in their lives. The plot was well thought out and had enough twists and turns to keep me on the edge of my seat. I appreciated the attention to detail, and the author did a great job of creating a vivid world that was easy to picture in my mind.
The themes explored in the book were thought-provoking and gave me a lot to consider. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story with well-developed characters.
Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with this book and would definitely read it again. It was a great addition to my reading collection, and I can't wait to see what else this author has in store.