Reviews of Fatal Descent
“The tension runs high in Groundwater’s absorbing third RM Outdoor Adventures mystery … Scenic descriptions and folklore add atmosphere to a suspenseful tale.”
(for full review, go to Publishers Weekly)
-- Publishers Weekly, April 8, 2013
“Groundwater’s third entry (after the Left Coast Crime Rocky Award finalist Wicked Eddies) is marked by an outdoorsy intensity and authentic sports chatter sure to resonate with Nevada Barr readers. Her methodical, gentle buildup mirrors the river’s course so that when the characters hit the rapids, life jackets are a must.”
-- Library Journal, June 1, 2013
"Yet another heart-pounding rafting murder mystery by Colorado author Beth Groundwater, Fatal Descent lives up the excitement of the previous books in the RM Mountain Adventures series. Along with providing a thrilling plot, Groundwater demonstrates impressive knowledge of geology, Anasazi culture, ecology, and of course, river rafting."
(for full review, go to: Colorado Country Life)
-- Colorado Country Life, November 1, 2013
“Groundwater’s books keep getting better. The mystery is well written, but the scenery takes pride of place in this exciting story.”
(for full review, go to: Cayocosta72 - Book Reviews)
-- Cayocosta72 - Book Reviews, April 2, 2013
“A late-season rafting trip spells trouble for a river ranger doubling as an adventure tour guide.”
(for full review, go to Kirkus Reviews)
-- Kirkus Reviews, May 1, 2013
“Wow, I continue to be amazed with every one of these RM Outdoor Adventure Mysteries! Beth Groundwater just takes us on one wild ride after another! … This is definitely a thrilling read that had the pages flying fast. One helluva of an adventure and I loved it!!!”
(for full review, go to Escape With DollyCas Into A Good Book)
-- a 5-star review from Escape With DollyCas Into A Good Book, June 11, 2013
“Although the descriptions for the beautiful scenery and power of nature will bring comparisons to the writing for Nevada Barr, the tension and menace of what is essentially a locked-room mystery brings to mind the mysteries of Dana Stabenow. … Groundwater has written yet another exciting and suspense-filled mystery that speeds along with a swift pace to its extremely compelling conclusion.”
(for full review, go to Kings River Life Magazine)
-- Kings River Life Magazine, August 2, 2013
“Fast-paced, intense read where the personalities of the folks on the trip (and their interactions with one another) and the things Mandy learns about them make for a gripping puzzle.”
-- a 4-star review by Nancy K, a Goodreads reader
“ The author paints a vivid picture of the setting which made me feel as if I was on the trip, too! Each character was perfectly portrayed and the mystery had me at the edge of my seat.”
(for full review, go to Socrates' Book Reviews)
-- a 5-cat review at Socrates Book Reviews, June 7, 2013
“ Fatal Descent is a real, honest-to-goodness mystery and a quite decent conundrum. The culprits even create red herrings, and the whodunit is a real puzzle.”
-- a 5-star review by J, an Amazon reader