When a friend’s husband is suspected of murdering a college buddy, Ashley Hart works tirelessly to uncover the real killer. The dead of winter may be upon Aspen Falls, Colorado, but the mountain village’s annual Powder Fest boasts plenty of lively events. Local veterinarian Dr. Ashley Hart can’t wait to join the fun, but the sudden death of app developer Travis Baker during the Powder Fest parade threatens to put a damper on the festivities—especially when the police determine the raucous young man was murdered. When Ashley’s friend Ryan Kipp fall under police scrutiny, Ashley asks around to uncover means, motives, and opportunities for the cold-blooded crime. However, she experiences more than one close call with danger and realizes her own safety is in peril. With another could-be killer waiting at every turn, Ashley isn’t sure who she can trust outside of her closest friends, yet she remains determined to exonerate Ryan. Can she help get him off the hook for Travis’s murder before she catches her own death? This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries of Aspen Falls series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, animals, and female friendships.