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When the train bound from Oslo to Bergen derails at 1,222 meters above sea level in the midst of a massive blizzard, the passengers are forced to disembark at a remote hotel until the blizzard abates. But the situation grows more and more tense when first one and then another passenger is found murdered. Kate Reading is an apt voice for one-time police inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen, who was paralyzed in the line of duty and has become a no-nonsense, antisocial person. Reading capably portrays Hanne's icy reserve and keen sense of observation as the former inspector tries to unravel the murder mystery in the isolated locale. Reading also provides realistic voices for the other characters—from the sullen teenager and the hardy mountain man to the take-charge hotel operator. This is a good audiobook for wintertime listening when the snow is swirling outside. S.E.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2012]