What’s worse than being terrified of heights when you’re a reporter for an adventure magazine? Witnessing a murder from the top of a cliff. Meg Reed thought landing a job at Northwest Extreme magazine was her lucky break—until she realized she’d have to actually venture outdoors. Determined to fake it till she makes it, she finds herself covering an adventure race in Oregon’s stunning Columbia River Gorge. When one of the contestants plummets to their death from Angel’s Rest summit, Meg is the only witness and she knows right away it was more than just a tragic accident. With her new job on the line and a killer on the loose, Meg must overcome her fears and put her investigative instincts to work. Armed only with her notebook, a strong mocha, and her best friends’ support, Meg throws herself into uncovering the dark secrets among the close-knit adventure racing community. And she soon discovers that sometimes the most dangerous thing about the great outdoors might just be the people in it. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, this charming cozy mystery introduces an endearing amateur sleuth who learns that solving murders could be the one outdoor activity she’s naturally good at. Perfect for fans of Tonya Kappes, Lauren Elliott and Laurie Gilmore. A Murder on the Mountain was previously published as Scene of the Climb . What readers say about A Murder on the Mountain : “ A fast-paced, thrill-a-minute excellent story … if this is indicative of what’s to come, I can’t wait for the next adventure —a definite must-read.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I couldn’t put this wonderful mystery down… so many twists and turns—loved it!!!!! ” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a book where you can’t wait to see what happens next! I started it one evening and stayed up to finish it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ A page-turner for sure. You’ll enjoy getting to know Meg Reed and reading about the unique Pacific Northwest setting.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Adrenaline-packed! A thrilling mystery .” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Great start to the series! Throw in great friends, a little love interest and the sub plot about her pops, this was thoroughly enjoyable. I’ll be back for her next adventure .” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Fabulous book!!! So many twists and turns, it kept my attention!!!!! I couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend this!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Loved this book . Kept me guessing all the way.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ " A fast-paced, thrill-a-minute excellent story … if this is indicative of what's to come, I can't wait for the next adventure ―a definite must-read." Reader review, 5 stars "I couldn't put this wonderful mystery down.... so many twists and turns―loved it!!!!! " Reader review, 5 stars "This is a book where you can't wait to see what happens next! I started it one evening and stayed up to finish it!" Reader review, 5 stars " A page-turner for sure. You'll enjoy getting to know Meg Reed and reading about the unique Pacific Northwest setting." Reader review, 5 stars " Adrenaline-packed! A thrilling mystery ." Reader review, 5 stars " Great start to the series! Throw in great friends, a little love interest and the sub plot about her pops, this was thoroughly enjoyable. I'll be back for her next adventure ." Reader review, 5 stars " Fabulous book!!! So many twists and turns, it kept my attention!!!!! I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this!" Reader review, 5 stars " Loved this book . Kept me guessing all the way." Reader review, 5 stars Ellie Alexander is the bestselling author of more than forty cozy mystery novels. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Japanese, reaching readers worldwide. She is the founder of the annual Ashland Mystery Festival and a frequent guest at library programs and author events throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, including the popular Northwest Authors series and independent bookshops across the region. A proud Pacific Northwest native, Alexander now lives in Sunnyvale, California.