'Cover of Snow' is Chilling

Cover of Snow by Jenny Milchman
Also by this author: Ruin Falls, As Night Falls
Published by Ballantine on January 15, 2013
Genres/Lists: Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, #30Authors
Pages: 336
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That’s it. From now on I am only reading books from the IndieBound Next List. This is only my second read that I picked straight from the list and both of them have been amazing (the first was Y by Marjorie Celona). Cover of Snow is the debut novel by Jenny Milchman that follows a woman who seeks to find the truth behind her husband’s suicide, only to uncover secrets she never expected.

Nora Hamilton, the main character, lived an unassuming life in a small town in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The story opens with her discovering that her husband, who to her knowledge was happy and looking forward to their future together, committed suicide. Stumbling through the shock of the first few weeks, Nora begins to search for a way to understand why her husband would take his seemingly happy life. Along with her reporter friend, Nora faces deadly obstacles as she seeks for answers.

Hauntingly realistic, the story weaves a tale of small town secrets, deception, corruption, and power. Cover of Snow is part mystery, part crime, and part thriller. But it is all intriguing and I couldn’t put it down. Many authors, new and old, oftentimes struggle with weaving a story that has unpredictable twists and turns that result in a realistic ending, and Milchman nails it on her first try.

I absolutely recommend this book.

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Tanya J. Peterson
Sounds like something I could get into! Thanks for the insightful review.
- The Book Wheel
  It’s great! I won’t tell you more about it because Rebecca said I won’t shut up about it (but seriously, read it!)
Rebecca @ Love at First Book
Indiebound always has great choices!!!!!! I know, I know, I need to add this one to my list!
- The Book Wheel
  They do! And yes, this is a good mystery to follow up on In the Woods with.
Melinda
Sounds just like my type of book! l
- Melinda
  Definitely adding this to my TBR now (visiting from Rebecca’s post that just reminded me!)
Mary
I am ready for a great mystery crime thriller! Always great to put a face to the author – aside from the one on the cover. 🙂 Looking forward to it reading this book.
- The Book Wheel
  I’m so glad! It’s a really great book.
Jenny Milchman
I’m never sure of the right thing to do (I need a review etiquette course 🙂 but I had to thank you for this wonderful read of my debut novel–and for noticing the Indie Next List, which is so near and dear to my heart. These first weeks-turning-into-months with the book out are beyond nerve-wracking, and knowing that the story hooked you means a great deal.
Thanks also to Tanya. The Pilot’s Wife was a favorite of mine years ago when I first began struggling to get published!
- The Book Wheel
  Gasp! I think when you write a stellar debut novel, you can get away with saying anything you want in response to a review 😉 I’m not sure what etiquette would dictate I say, but I’m going to say ‘thank you so, so, so, so much’ for commenting!
Tanya @ Mom’s Small Victories
Sounds great, I will have to check it out. Premise sounds a lot like the Pilot’s Wife with more thrill answer i love a good mystery/thriller. Thanks for the recommendation!
- The Book Wheel
  Similar beginnings but they very quickly diverge into completely different stories. I hope you like it!
  - Anonymous
    Sounds good…I will be reading Cover of Snow soon.
    - The Book Wheel
      Wonderful!

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