North of Nowhere Thriller Book - Suspenseful Reading for Travel

I could not devour this standalone thriller fast enough! The story of two young kids alone in the wilderness of Montana while being tracked by a nefarious and evil father, a woman who is trying to help them but whom they don’t really know and a good-hearted stranger who just wants them safe is absolutely riveting. I could not put it down because I really wanted to know who the unknown person was that was also tracking them as well as assurance that teen Kristen and her deaf brother Ryan would be safe in spite of their circumstances. Add in the fact that a big winter storm is brewing and you have the recipe for a book that is a perfect read for fans of thrillers. The plot includes a somewhat complicated backstory but author Allison Brennan does a masterful job of explaining the background of the two children and their caretaker Tony Reed. The characters are all dynamic although they are not all lovable, nor are they meant to be. I loathed Boyd McIntyre, the father who is determined to bring the children back under his control no matter the cost to them. At the same time, I admired Ruby McIntyre for declaring independence from her felonious family and for being willing to come out of hiding to try to save the children. My favorite character was Kristen who demonstrated bravery and resilience in the face of some amazing odds against her. The plot was so fast paced that it was like a roller coaster ride all down hill. There were some surprises along the way and lots of mystery involved, too. I loved this book and would really enjoy its being made into a movie. Hint, hint, Hollywood! This would make a superb action movie because it is already a fascinating book!Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16th CFR, Part 255, “Guidelines Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”