The Alpine Fortress by Rowena Kinread
The Alpine Fortress
By Rowena Kinread
Publication Date: 12th September 2025
Publisher: Goldcrest Books
Page Length: 311
Genre: Thriller
In the shadow of the Bavarian Alps, a forgotten map leads to an unsolved mystery buried for decades. When Ivanna discovers the sketch among her late grandfather’s belongings, she stumbles upon a secret that connects her family’s harrowing past to the Nazi regime's stolen treasures.
What begins as a curious family discovery quickly escalates into a perilous adventure, drawing the attention of law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and dangerous criminals.
The Alpine Fortress is a thrilling tale of survival, betrayal, and redemption. From the chilling depths of Nazi conspiracies to the breathtaking heights of the Alps, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat as the past and present collide in an unforgettable race against time.
Will Ivanna uncover the truth—or will the secrets of the fortress remain buried forever?
Praise
“The Alpine Fortress” by Rowena Kinread is a captivating crime thriller that immerses readers in a suspenseful narrative set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alps.
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Review
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I was surprised by how quickly the story pulled me in. I loved discovering the plot through Ivanna’s eyes as she unravels the secrets hidden in her grandparents’ attic. The treasure map, the link to her grandfather’s past as a POW, and the shadow of Nazi-era theft gave the story a solid emotional core that made the unfolding mystery feel personal rather than just adventurous.
What really kept me turning pages was the tension between the modern investigation and the historical threads woven through it. Matteo, with his calm expertise in the mountains, added a steady balance to the rising danger, while the antagonist’s cold, strategic presence pushed the story into genuinely suspenseful territory. The Alps themselves became part of the drama—isolated, unforgiving, and perfect for the book’s escalating stakes. Even when the plot grew dense with twists, I found myself invested in how the characters navigated both the physical risks and the moral ones.
While not flawless—the pacing occasionally slowed and there were a few too many coincidences—I still found the story gripping, atmospheric, and full of surprises. The blend of historical intrigue, modern crime, and character-driven tension made the journey worth it.
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Rowena Kinread
Rowena Kinread grew up in Ripon, Yorkshire with her large family and a horde of pets. Keen on travelling, her first job was with Lufthansa in Germany.
She began writing in the nineties. Her special area of interest is history, after researching her ancestry and finding family roots in Ireland with the Dalriada clan, particularly this era. Her debut fiction novel titled “The Missionary” is a historical novel about the dramatic life of St. Patrick. It was published by Pegasus Publishers on April 29th, 2021 and has been highly appraised by The Scotsman, The Yorkshire Post and the Irish Times.
Her second novel “The Scots of Dalriada” centres around Fergus Mór, the founder father of Scotland and takes place in 5th century Ireland and Scotland, and is published by Pegasus Publishers.
The author lives with her husband in Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Lake Constance, Germany. They have three children and six grandchildren.
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