Review of Snow Country Lane
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Review of Snow Country Lane
[Following is a volunteer review of "Snow Country Lane" by Sarah Vail.]
Snow Country Lane by Sarah Vail creates mystery and tension right from the opening sentence, where we learn that the little girl was the one they’d ordered. This raises questions and all kinds of emotions. Who are they? How can they order children as though they were burgers, and what do they plan to do with them? There is clearly something untoward going on, but we don’t know what or even who is involved.
We have to keep reading to find out.
Be prepared for some surprises as the cast of characters is revealed.
The central characters, newlyweds Tim and Dani, are introduced as Dani plans a skiing weekend with a few friends at her family’s cabin at Schweizer Mountain in Idaho. They’re all looking forward to a break from the tension of their jobs and some time together.
As the story unfolds, we come across more characters, and it’s not always clear who’s involved or at least implicated in the awful crimes perpetrated against young children.
The author cleverly cranks up the tension even further by suggesting that some of the law enforcement team can’t be trusted.
There’s a side story of politics and power weaving through. At first, this seems unrelated, but we soon discover just how politics, money, and power can corrupt.
I especially enjoyed how the many characters were introduced early but naturally as part of the story and how their behaviour reinforces the way they’re described. Beebe, the stalker journalist who I found more unlikeable as the story progressed is a good example of this.
I also enjoyed the skilful way that many seemingly unrelated topics were introduced and used to further describe the characters.
I disliked nothing about the book, although it’s worth warning that strong emotions may be aroused when the reader discovers what’s going on. Sensitive readers may find it particularly disturbing.
Overall, I was impressed by the skill with which the author presented this story and its characters, introducing tension at appropriate moments and when the reader least expects it. The book must have been professionally edited; I found only two minor typos in my PDF copy.
Although I don’t think it’s suitable for younger readers, due to the references to child abuse and the profanities sprinkled throughout, I have no hesitation in recommending this book to adult lovers of the murder mystery genre, though I must caution sensitive readers about the disturbing scenes involving children.
I am pleased to rate this four out of four stars and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Snow Country Lane
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Snow Country Lane by Sarah Vail creates mystery and tension right from the opening sentence, where we learn that the little girl was the one they’d ordered. This raises questions and all kinds of emotions. Who are they? How can they order children as though they were burgers, and what do they plan to do with them? There is clearly something untoward going on, but we don’t know what or even who is involved.
We have to keep reading to find out.
Be prepared for some surprises as the cast of characters is revealed.
The central characters, newlyweds Tim and Dani, are introduced as Dani plans a skiing weekend with a few friends at her family’s cabin at Schweizer Mountain in Idaho. They’re all looking forward to a break from the tension of their jobs and some time together.
As the story unfolds, we come across more characters, and it’s not always clear who’s involved or at least implicated in the awful crimes perpetrated against young children.
The author cleverly cranks up the tension even further by suggesting that some of the law enforcement team can’t be trusted.
There’s a side story of politics and power weaving through. At first, this seems unrelated, but we soon discover just how politics, money, and power can corrupt.
I especially enjoyed how the many characters were introduced early but naturally as part of the story and how their behaviour reinforces the way they’re described. Beebe, the stalker journalist who I found more unlikeable as the story progressed is a good example of this.
I also enjoyed the skilful way that many seemingly unrelated topics were introduced and used to further describe the characters.
I disliked nothing about the book, although it’s worth warning that strong emotions may be aroused when the reader discovers what’s going on. Sensitive readers may find it particularly disturbing.
Overall, I was impressed by the skill with which the author presented this story and its characters, introducing tension at appropriate moments and when the reader least expects it. The book must have been professionally edited; I found only two minor typos in my PDF copy.
Although I don’t think it’s suitable for younger readers, due to the references to child abuse and the profanities sprinkled throughout, I have no hesitation in recommending this book to adult lovers of the murder mystery genre, though I must caution sensitive readers about the disturbing scenes involving children.
I am pleased to rate this four out of four stars and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
******
Snow Country Lane
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Latest Review: Snow Country Lane by Sarah Vail
