Cover of Snow: A Novel

Cover of Snow: A Novel

WINNER OF THE MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD

Jenny Milchmanâ€™s Cover of Snow is a remarkable debut, a gripping tale of suspense in the tradition of Gillian Flynn, Chris Bohjalian, and Nancy Pickard.

Waking up one wintry morning in her old farmhouse nestled in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, Nora Hamilton instantly knows that something is wrong. When her fog of sleep clears, she finds her world is suddenly, irretrievably shattered: Her husband, Brendan, has committed suicide.

The first few hours following Noraâ€™s devastating discovery pass for her in a blur of numbness and disbelief. Then, a disturbing awareness slowly settles in: Brendan left no note and gave no indication that he was contemplating taking his own life. Why would a rock-solid police officer with unwavering affection for his wife, job, and quaint hometown suddenly choose to end it all? Having spent a lifetime avoiding hard truths, Nora must now start facing them.

Unraveling her late husbandâ€™s final days, Nora searches for an explanationâ€”but finds a bewildering resistance from Brendanâ€™s best friend and partner, his fellow police officers, and his brittle mother. It quickly becomes clear to Nora that she is asking questions no one wants to answer. For beneath the soft cover of snow lies a powerful conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep its presence unknown . . . and its darkest secrets hidden.

Praise for Cover of Snow
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â€œWell-defined characters take us on an emotional roller-coaster ride through the darkest night, with blinding twists and occasionally fatal turns. This is a richly woven story that not only looks at the devastating effects of suicide but also examines life in a small town and explores the complexity of marriage. Fans of Nancy Pickard, Margaret Maron, and C. J. Box will be delighted to find this new author.â€â€”Booklist (starred review)
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â€œMilchman reveals an intimate knowledge of the psychology of grief, along with a painterly gift for converting frozen feelings into scenes of a forbidding winter landscape.â€â€”The New York Times
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â€œMilchman makes [readers] feel the chill right down to their bones and casts a particularly effective mood in this stylish thriller.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews
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â€œMilchman tackles small-town angst where evil can simmer under the surface with a breathless energy and a feel for realistic characters.â€â€”The Seattle Times
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â€œThe plot unfolds at an excellent clip . . . ultimately rushing headlong to a series of startling revelations.â€â€”San Francisco Journal of Books
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â€œMilchman expertly conveys Noraâ€™s grief in a way that will warm hearts even in the dead of a Wedeskyull winter.â€â€”Publishers Weekly (starred review)

From the Hardcover edition.
Country USA
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-01-15
Format Kindle eBook
EANs 9780345534231

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-01-15
Format	Kindle eBook
EANs	9780345534231