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Book Review of The Sanatorium (Detective Elin Warner, Bk 1)

The Sanatorium (Detective Elin Warner, Bk 1)
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This was a good atmospheric mystery. Some creepy elements throughout. A luxury hotel isolated and multiple murders occur while a massive snow storm and avalanche has them cut off. Police and rescue cannot get there for several days. Our protagonist is struggling with issues while attending her estranged brother's engagement party. She gets caught up in the crimes and is in over her head. I felt it bogged down a bit in the middle and read like a police procedural here and there but not for long. Another twist or surprise or revelation would occur that kept me turning the pages. It's a complex mystery to solve and it was all wrapped up BUT it threw in a curve ball right at the end that left me with questions and leaves the door open for a sequel. Yes, I will have to read it.