In the Barren Ground Paperback – August 16, 2016

I absolutely loved this book! Amazingly written; fantastic characters, super suspenseful, and emotional. This book would be a fabulous movie or series! Loreth Anne White is my favorite author.

In the Barren Ground by Loreth Anne White is a thrilling mystery novel that takes place in a vast wilderness in northern Canada bordering the Arctic Circle. The story follows rookie cop Tana Larsson who is five months pregnant and hoping to escape the mistakes of her past. She is sent to investigate a murder in the remote town of Twin Rivers, where she discovers that nothing is what it seems.The author’s writing style is captivating and keeps you engaged throughout the book. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy to connect with them. The plot is well-crafted with plenty of twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end.Overall, In the Barren Ground is an excellent read for anyone who enjoys mystery novels set in remote locations. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling read that will keep them on the edge of their seat. 4.4 stars

A psychological bone chilling thriller lays a killer among them. This is the kind of read that keeps you up late into the night. A well developed written story and characters that are brave, bold, and determined nor will you soon forget. I'm A huge fan of Poetry Anne White and I highly recommend all her books. Enjoy.

This was a fantastic book, it reminded me of Preston-Child books. I loved it and hope for a follow-up someday. I was inspired to research the area and it seems much like the general area where I was born in the US.

***I won this book from a Goodreads Giveaway. This did not influence my opinion of the book***I was really nervous for this book after the first chapter. A lot of characters were introduced and a lot of disjunct actions were happening in an unfamiliar place. I wondered if the author was strong enough to balance it all out in the end, not forget where she began, and keep all of the details consistent. Fortunately, the author is a great story manager. Phew!The book is about a young police officer who is trying to escape her past and begin anew in a familiar land. The small town is a mix of others escaping and others who are there for their entire lives. It's a remote town with much history. This really could be anywhere - it just happens to be a frozen tundra. At times, it's hard to believe that this young woman is 24. I think she should maybe be 27. But that's not important.There are some really truly gruesome scenes in this book. The author really captures what happens to bodies in the wilderness when predators are around. Squeamish readers may balk at this - it's not just blood, readers!Overall, the writing is a bit inconsistent. Some scenes are very descriptive and vibrant. Other scenes are described differently with soft wording. There is a thread of romance running through the book which is underscored and written quite "PG" until all of a sudden a more crude word is used. It's not the word that bothered me, but how it was used all of a sudden.The storytelling has nice ups and downs. There are many characters that could be the killer, and the reveal is crafted nicely. The actual climactic scene where our young heroine gets her murderer winds up being a bit anticlimactic, though probably more realistic this way. The downward closure of the novel is very sugary sweet. Almost fairytale-like.If you haven't read this author before, or if you are interested in a different type of murder mystery, I recommend checking this out. If you are at all squeamish about blood and more than blood, skip this.

I have just one concern: how could a 5 months pregnant woman do all this cop did and not lose her baby? And she was only 24 years old but commanded the respect from the whole time? Her language towards the town people was harsh 'you have to do what I say"? I don't buy it. Too young and inexperienced but it has a good storyline and good plot. I like that it's set in the far north.And a romance? At 5-6 months pregnant? That man must have been desperate!I still recommend it for its explanations of life in the north and the culture.

As expected another great story from Ms White. There were a lot of characters to keep track of but it was a necessity. I never guessed who the murderer (s) were until it was revealed. Tension and mystery prevailed. I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommended as long as you don’t have a weak stomach!

Very good start to finish. Loved it. Hope to read more from Loreth and much more about this desolate part of the country.