Book excerpt: A reluctant sleuth must find a murderer before she becomes one of the victims. Mandy Malone is on her way to Timber Ridge for a prescribed vacation with Sis and Gramps. When a rogue blizzard strands the bus passengers at Cedar Lake Mansion Bed and Breakfast, the murder of a young woman turns the ski trip into an accusatory nightmare. All the travelers, including the innkeepers, are murder suspects. Mandy reluctantly becomes the so-called detective and must find the murderer before another life is taken. However, Mandy could not prevent another death nor stop the killer from going after her with the same deadly intention. During the final battle it becomes clear who the murderer is and their motive. Can you solve the crime before the sleuth? Are you astute enough to tell a red herring from a real clue? If so, then follow along and see if you can solve the crime before the detective does.