Aurora's Winter

Download or read book Aurora's Winter written by K. J. Gillenwater and published by K. J. Gillenwater. This book was released on with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the depths of a frigid Alaskan winter lies a tale of greed, rivalry, and the chilling pursuit of truth. Aurora ‘Rory’ Darling thought she’d left behind the ghosts of her past when she parted ways with her estranged father. But as the winter mining season looms on the desolate Alaskan horizon, her old life comes crashing back when her father launches a rival ice dredging operation with her criminal ex-boyfriend. A fortune lies buried beneath the treacherous ice – and the clock is ticking. As tempers flare amid the bitter chill, it quickly becomes clear that their battle for the gold is just the tip of the iceberg. Caught up in a fierce struggle and grappling with her growing fear of diving, Rory fights to keep her head above water. But when a shocking death shatters their fragile equilibrium, she’s plunged into a dangerous game to unravel a sinister truth. And to make matters worse, a mysterious stranger has arrived in town, dead set on tracking her down. As friendships are pushed to their limits and shady figures from her ex-boyfriend's past lurk on the sidelines, Rory must confront the demons that have been haunting her soul and unravel the darkest secrets of Alaska’s frozen underbelly. The icy depths are waiting to claim their next victim. Will Rory emerge victorious, or will her past mistakes consume her? Dive into a heart-pounding adventure that expertly weaves together thrilling suspense, intricately woven characters, and a landscape as starkly beautiful as it is perilous. With mysteries as palpable as the shimmering Northern Lights, Aurora’s Winter is a page-turning read that will chill you to the bone and keep you guessing until the very last page.