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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
“Sometimes the dead are easier to find than the living.”
I am a huge fan of Brian Freeman’s books! This wasn’t his best, but it was still good and definitely worth reading.
What is different about this book compared to most of his others is that it’s not as dark or psychologically intense, which may be more what you’re looking for.
More of a mystery than a thriller, in my opinion.
This book is told from the POV of Shelby Lake, left on the doorstep of the sheriff as a baby and now grown up to be the sheriff’s deputy in a small ‘wilderness’ town.
Shortly after a woman is murdered, a little boy appears to have been kidnapped. Two rare occurrences in a town like this. Are they connected? People who thought they knew each other might have more secrets than everyone realized. A safe town is now in the throes of crime and distrust.
The book is told in two parts. The first part happens when the abduction first occurs. The second part happens 10 years later. New evidence is unearthed to correct what was theorized and (partly) legally carried out.
I admit, I was somewhat disappointed by the ending. I can’t tell you why without giving too much away. Maybe because it felt like once you have the answers it doesn’t really feel like justice was/can be served. It’s more sad than vindicating and I like stickin’ it to those bad guys…
But again, it’s not really a thriller like I was expecting considering his other books so maybe it was also just a case of unmet expectations.
Regardless, it’s still a well-written book that keeps you guessing and should be on your to-read list.
I am a huge fan of Brian Freeman’s books! This wasn’t his best, but it was still good and definitely worth reading.
What is different about this book compared to most of his others is that it’s not as dark or psychologically intense, which may be more what you’re looking for.
More of a mystery than a thriller, in my opinion.
This book is told from the POV of Shelby Lake, left on the doorstep of the sheriff as a baby and now grown up to be the sheriff’s deputy in a small ‘wilderness’ town.
Shortly after a woman is murdered, a little boy appears to have been kidnapped. Two rare occurrences in a town like this. Are they connected? People who thought they knew each other might have more secrets than everyone realized. A safe town is now in the throes of crime and distrust.
The book is told in two parts. The first part happens when the abduction first occurs. The second part happens 10 years later. New evidence is unearthed to correct what was theorized and (partly) legally carried out.
I admit, I was somewhat disappointed by the ending. I can’t tell you why without giving too much away. Maybe because it felt like once you have the answers it doesn’t really feel like justice was/can be served. It’s more sad than vindicating and I like stickin’ it to those bad guys…
But again, it’s not really a thriller like I was expecting considering his other books so maybe it was also just a case of unmet expectations.
Regardless, it’s still a well-written book that keeps you guessing and should be on your to-read list.
Shelby Lake was found abandoned as a baby in the cold by the local sheriff, who later adopted her and named her for the lake he’d been fishing on just before he came home to find her on his doorstep. Now an adult, Shelby works as a deputy in the same small town where her father is still sheriff—and is concealing his dementia. When a 10-year-old boy goes missing, the local police force and the FBI scramble to find him, but are unsuccessful. Is the town keeping secrets? Ten years later, new clues surface.
I really enjoyed this novel. The pacing was good. The reveal of new clues was well spaced out. I liked the characters and the way the book developed them across the decade of time that passed between the two sections of the book. The personal life stories that got in the way of the policing, such as Shelby and her father’s early onset dementia added a poignant touch. 5/5 stars.
I really enjoyed this novel. The pacing was good. The reveal of new clues was well spaced out. I liked the characters and the way the book developed them across the decade of time that passed between the two sections of the book. The personal life stories that got in the way of the policing, such as Shelby and her father’s early onset dementia added a poignant touch. 5/5 stars.
I am a big fan of Brian Freeman; reading most of his books, this one was the most outstanding so far for me
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Brian Freeman just keeps cranking out high-quality thrillers. The Deep, Deep Snow checks all the boxes for greatness: unique, intriguing characters that are believable and seem real, a great sense of setting and place, solid plot lines with twists in all the right places, rising tension throughout, pacing that fits the story, and rich prose that doesn't overwhelm the reader with "authoriness" (showing off one's writing chops).
One of the contenders for my "Best Books I Read in 2022" list.
One of the contenders for my "Best Books I Read in 2022" list.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated