North of Nowhere: A Thriller

Allison Brennan has written a book full of white-knuckle moments where this reader was unsure if any of the characters were going to be left alive at the end of the book! North of Nowhere is nonstop action and suspense, and I loved it right up to the last chapter. Chronologically, North of Nowhere covers 2 days, 2 very intense days in the lives of its characters. I admired Kristen, a 16 year old living her worst nightmare. Suddenly she is forced to make life and death decisions for her and her younger brother. With Mother Nature and the baddies playing for keeps, how can Kristan and Ryan survive a blizzard and stay ahead of those who wish them dead? Allison Brennan had me riveted to North of Nowhere, up until the end. While the loose ends were tied up, the ending felt rushed. The book just ... ended. I had so many questions about the future of these characters that were left unanswered. This book really needs an epilogue. 4 stars

The plot includes a somewhat complicated backstory but author Allison Brennan does a masterful job of explaining the background of the two children and their caretaker Tony Reed. The characters are all dynamic although they are not all lovable, nor are they meant to be. The plot was so fast paced that it was like a roller coaster ride all down hill. There were some surprises along the way and lots of mystery involved, too. All opinions expressed are my own.

It’s a good thing I am retired because that way I can sit and read a book and never stop until I want to or until the book ends, which was the case in this story. I could not put this book down. This is a new to me author, and I will definitely be looking for more of her works. The story was fast paced, and had twists and turns and mystery and suspense. I would recommend this to anyone who has those interest too. I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary