A huge thanks to Minotaur Books for the gifted copy in exchange of an honest review. 

Probably a 3.5/4 for me. This one was pretty good. Beth heads to a small town in Alaska outside of Juneau after she was kidnapped by a stalker and escaped. Beth doesn’t remember much from the attack, except his name was Levi Brooks. While Beth is helping solve a death in the town, she has flashbacks to her attack. 

I felt like I needed to keep reading because I wanted to know more about Levi Brooks. The murder/suicide of Linda didn’t draw me in too much. I was more intrigued by the people of the town and Levi Brooks. I was really hoping this would be more of hiding from Levi but then he comes back for more because they never caught him. Since this is a series, it seems, the ending left room for there to be more with this in the next books. 

A slow burn mystery. Not much action, but I was on my edge a little bit because the book seems dreary and dark and Beth is struggling with PTSD from the attack.

Miraculously, Beth Rivers managed to escape the clutches of a madman. Although she uses a pseudonym as a thriller writer, the fanatic managed to discover her identity and kidnap her. She goes to the furthest place she can to hide from the man, and that is to the remotest part of Alaska. Despite her feeling safe, a local murder near where she is staying makes her worry that the killer is again close on her heels.

This thrilling story sets off at breakneck speed and the tension never lets up. Beth does what she can to investigate the small town's residents in order to flush out the man that took her, all while desperately striving to stay alive. I couldn't tap my Kindle fast enough to see if she would be able to continue to elude him. Now I am eager to continue the series with Cold Wind, which is set for release at the end of the year.

Many thanks to Minotaur Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

This was a great start to what looks like a new series. Popular author Beth Rivers heads to a very remote Alaskan town while her stalker eludes police back home. Lucky for her, most these days know her by her pseudonym and hiding under her real name seems realistic. Her background as an author and the work she did before hitting it big for her grandfather's police department makes her useful as a newbie in this town. Benedict has just seen the death of a resident--suicide or murder remains the question. I liked getting to know the small town folks and the secrets that are still waiting to be revealed about some of them. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Publication date
2019

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Thin Ice was a really great beginning to this new mystery series that I'm really excited to read more of!  I have a fascination with all things Alaska so when I realized that this book was a mystery set in Alaska I knew that I had to read it.  It didn't disappoint in the slightest!  Besides the Alaskan setting, I really enjoyed Beth's character and the mystery behind everything that happened to her.  It is almost like there are two separate mysteries in this book - the one that is currently happening with Linda Rafferty and the one with Beth and everything that previously happened to her which brought her to Alaska in the first place.  I was intrigued by both and it helped keep me turning the pages as fast as I could.  This is a book that has left me itching to get my hands on the next book in the series.  It is going to be a LONG wait for that second book.  The book itself has really great characters though and the Alaskan setting is just icing on the cake.  I'm going to leave my thoughts on this one really brief as I don't want to spoil anything.  Just know that this is a mystery that is definitely worth reading!  I will be continuing on with the series as soon as the 2nd book releases.  And I'll probably end up checking out the other books this author has written since I enjoyed this one so much.  I would recommend this book to fans of mysteries, suspense, and cozy mysteries as well.  I wouldn't necessarily classify this one as a cozy mystery but I can see it appealing to fans of cozies as well.  An easy book to recommend!

Bottom Line:  A great beginning to this new mystery series that has me seriously pining for the 2nd book!

Disclosure:  I originally received a copy of this book thanks to the publisher and courtesy of NetGalley.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but I've read all of Paige Shelton's books and she never disappoints.
This is a new series, the Alaska Wild Mysteries and unlike the cozy mysteries Shelton writes, this is a mixture of a cozy and a suspense thriller.  

She has created another memorable character in Beth Rivers, a writer who runs away from a traumatic experience where she was kidnapped.  The perpetrator who hurt her has not been found, and Beth wants to go as far away as she can and hide.  She goes to a small town in Alaska, where she settles in only to get involved with solving a murder.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next book in the series.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.   Thank you NetGalley.

Beth Rivers is running from an obsessed stalker while he's out on the loose.    She's already been kidnapped by him once, so she's obviously terrified.     She decides to run to a far off town in Alaska.    As she arrives, she learns of a local's death.   While it's not connected to her, she is wondering if it will hep her rmember the details of her own attack.      She learns quickly that locals don't trust strangers.      She also figures out that her new home is basically a halfway house for petty criminals.    How willl she use this experience?  is she safe?

unique storyline.   interesting main character.   
good read overall.

Wow talk about all the mystery and suspense packed into this book! Beth Rivers is hiding and running from the worst time in her life. The man who kidnapped her is running lose. She runs to a far away bay town in Alaska. It's a good place for people to run to. 

As soon as she arrives she learns of a local death. Beth knows it's no way connected to her past but she wonders if it might help her remember the details of her attack. She learns quickly that most people dont trust strangers in Benidict Alaska. Beth finds that her new home is really a half-way house fo pretty criminals. Can she use her experience as a thriller writer to help put together all the pieces of this mystery town. 

Talk about turn every direction! It even ends one cliff hanger, what will Beth discover about her father and the man who kidnapped her. This book definitely kept me on my toes! I cant wait for the next one.

I admit that I wasn't sure what to expect from Ms. Shelton and this new series.  I've enjoyed all her precious cozies but was just a bit apprehensive that this may be too much 'thriller' for me.   Although was suspense it also had all of the things that I love in cozies.    

I thought the description of the Alaskan town seemed typical of many of their small towns where people are trying to 'escape'.  I'm looking forward to watching these likable characters develop.  But, I have a feeling that it's going to be a long winter until we get to see them again.

This book is first in the series and my first from Paige Shelton. I love atmospheric reads and liked this setting in Alaska. 

Beth Rivers is a thriller author and was kidnapped by a fan. Beth miraculously escapes capture but sustained a brain injury, which caused her to lose her memory. She heads to this remote Alaska town to hide while she recovers. She partners with the police chief to work on a case involving the death of a woman. I am very interested in the next installment in the series.

I enjoy Paige Shelton’s cozy mysteries so I jumped at the chance to read THIN ICE, and I was not disappointed.  It reads like a cozy mystery on steroids, edgy and suspenseful.

Beth, a successful author, escapes her fanatic kidnapper with a pretty serious brain injury.  With the kidnapper still on the loose, she chooses to leave her home and hide in Alaska, figuring she can write anywhere.  While trying to remember more details of her experience, she soon becomes involved with the murder of a local Benedict woman.  

THIN ICE is compelling.  Beth is resilient and interesting.  All of the characters seem to have yet unknown back stories that lead them to remote Benedict.  The rugged isolation of Alaska is also a character, fascinating and engrossing.  I particularly like the sheriff and look forward to learning more about all of the characters.  There is so much potential for future adventures within these characters’ secrets.

Shelton does a great job of weaving Beth’s trauma and history with the local death, providing a taut puzzle to unravel.  I did guess the killer’s identity, but there were enough twists and turns to keep me second guessing.  The story ends with a sudden revelation that, though not a cliffhanger, makes me impatient for the next book in the series.

I enjoyed THIN ICE and recommend it to any fan of thrillers and suspense.

I received an ARC of this title through NetGalley from St Martins Press and voluntarily shared my thoughts here.

Beth Rivers who writes thrillers under the name of Elizabeth Fairchild has gone into hiding. And what better place to hide than the wilds of Alaska?! Benedict is a small rural town that is sparsely populated.
The object of obsession for fan Levi Brooks, Beth survived a kidnapping attempt, she was held captive in his van for days. Severely injured during the escape, most of her memories of the events are gone.
Until he is caught, she must keep safe.
She books herself into a halfway house, thinking it is a hotel. Despite rooming with women who are non violent offenders, she feels safer than she's felt in a long time.
When local resident Linda Rafferty ends up dead, murder is suspected.
Does her death have anything to do with Beth or her crazy stalker?!
This atmospheric cozy mystery has some heft to it, not the usual light fare of some.
This is a suspenseful, interesting book with a cast of quirky characters. 
I'm so intrigued by this storyline, I can't wait for it to continue.
Thank you to St. Martin's Publishing Group for the e-ARC via NetGalley.

Perfect time for this book! It was different than any book I’ve read and I enjoyed the characters. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

New series by Paige Shelton set in Alaska I"ve seen she's written cozy mysteries I've never read but will check them out.  This isn't a cozy mystery it's a lot of suspence and makes you think who actually kidnapped Beth Rivers and why!
A city girl who chooses to flee to Alaska and takes a room at the Benedict House yhe only place that survived the massive fire a few years ago but Beth expected a Hotel but turns out to be a halfway house for felons.
She gets involved in a local investigation into a crime.  She decided to stay for now.
The story ends on a cliffhanger.
Thanks to Netgalley, St-Martin's Press Minotaure Books and Paige Shelton for this advance e-copy  in exchange of an honest review.

Beth Rivers is a best selling author who has run away to Alaska to hideout and recover from a kidnapping that has left  a devastating physical and mental assault on her body and spirit and to make matters worse she has amnesia from the the assault and is fearful her kidnapper will find her again.   The day Beth arrives she discovers that the town is more remote than she could have imagined with barely any cell phone or wi-fi signals available but that only makes her feel more secure with her surroundings until she finds out that a body has just been found moments after she arrived.   What will happen to Beth now?   Is she safe or has she now made the biggest mistake of her life?

This was a very clever and enjoyable read for me.   It was not a cozy mystery but it was not the dark type of story I usually read.   The characters were quirky and fun,   I enjoyed th at there were several mysteries happening within this book at one time and I really didn't have the story completely figured it until the end, so that made this book a very worth while and entertaining read.   It was also a nice break from my hardcore books.

I want to thank the publisher "St. Martin's Press" and Netgalley for allowing me he opportunity to read this book!

I do recommend this story to any mystery reader and have given a rating of 4 Clever 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars!!

This book is first in the series, and my first book to read from author Paige Shelton. I would have to say I enjoyed this read very much and enjoyed reading about a book with amazing destinations like the remote Benedict, Alaska which adds to the thrilling atmosphere of this suspenseful mystery. The story begins as our main character, Beth Rivers, who is a thriller author was kidnapped by a fan. Beth miraculously escapes capture but sustained a brain injury, which caused her to lose her memory. Reeling from a recent ordeal of being kidnapped, she finds a perfect place to hide in this remote town in Alaska. While in Benedict, she partners with the Police Chief Gril Samuels, while he works on a case involving the suspicious death of a woman who also seems to be hiding things.  

Overall, I liked the character and how she tried to acclimate herself to this new town. It did hold my interest and found it to be an entertaining read. It did leave me hanging with lots of questions unanswered until the next installment which I am anxiously waiting for.

I found the beginning hard to get into, but all at once the story carried me away and I was halfway through.  Beth Rivers has ran to Alaska to hide from an obsessive fan who kidnapped her. The world knows her by her pen name Elizabeth Fairchild. Using her real name she books herself into a halfway house in a small town of 500 to hide and recover. The thriller writer in her gets involved in a local murder investigation while learning to live in the wilds of Alaska.
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Thin Ice
By: Paige Shelton 

*REVIEW* ❄❄❄❄
I was initially drawn to the Alaskan setting in this story because I would love to live there myself. Anyway, Thin Ice is a great read read for numerous reasons. The female lead, Beth, is actually a successful author on the run and looking for a good place to hide and get herself together. She was recently held captive for three days by a crazed fan. Beth is in recovery mode, and she chooses a small Alaskan town to stay for a while. Unfortunately, a murder happens, and she gets involved in the investigation. This tragedy drags up terrible memories for Beth. It is basically Beth solving a smaller mystery within the larger context of her personal mystery situation of who held her captive. This book is first in a new series, and I enjoyed reading this one, so I'll probably like all of them. The story is entertaining and compelling from beginning to end, and I could not resist reading at every opportunity. I highly recommend!

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Thin Ice by Paige Shelton is the story of Beth Rivers, an author who relocates to a remote Alaskan town after being kidnapped and held captive in a van for three days. Her kidnapper remains on the loose, so she keeps a lingering fear with her that he might find her. In her new town, a resident is found to have died by suicide, however there are questions surrounding the death. People wonder if this is what actually happened, or if this could be a murder. Given Beth's background, she also wonders if this has a connection to her story. Beth's story is then navigating the emotional aftermath of her trauma, acclimating to a new town, and having a hand in solving the mystery. The author does a good job of giving voice to all three aspects of the story. This is also noted as the first in a new series, and I could also see how this was setting up later (literal) chapters in Beth's story. Thanks to NetGalley for the look at this December 2019 release.

Enjoyed the author perspective and the Alaska setting. Well written suspense that didn’t take me long to get through! Enjoyed it and will look out for more from this author. Post to come on my Instagram.