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_mpaton's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Picked this book solely because it’s set in pboro therefore the only place in the world I can actually picture in my brain having lived here 20 years - stayed for the quick pace and mildly interesting plot twist
chrismaq's review against another edition
5.0
What a start to this series! The Snow Killer by Ross Greenwood, set in Peterborough, UK has had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. A family is murdered in what became known as the snow killings, and that is just the start! It has you gripped from the start with so many twists and turns that you are like 'wow...I did not see that coming!'. Can't wait for the next instalment of DI Barton.
lynguy1's review against another edition
4.0
THE SNOW KILLER by Ross Greenwood is the first book in a new series featuring Detective Inspector John Barton. The novel is a combination of genres. Part of it is historical mystery, part contemporary police procedural, and part an insight into a serial killer’s mind.
The novel is set in and near Peterborough in the United Kingdom, a place where the author was born and later visited many times. This lent authenticity to the sense of place. The opening scene starts fifty years ago when a family is gunned down in the snow. However, a teenager survives, takes revenge a few years later and becomes known as the Snow Killer. However, the case goes cold and is forgotten by most. Fifty years later, murders start again that are somewhat similar in style to the revenge killings. Has the Snow Killer started killing again or is this a copycat Snow Killer? The novel is told from the alternating points of view of two very different individuals, DI Barton and the Snow Killer.
The characters are compelling and their motivations seem believable and well-drawn. The reader gets insight into DI Barton’s family life as well as his team members working to solve the contemporary murders. The descriptions are vivid and give a clear sense of time and space. The insight and perspective of the Snow Killer is disturbing. The ending has a twist that I did not see coming until late in the book.
This is the only book that I have read by this author but I am looking forward to the next book in the series. What a great start to a new series. I believe those readers that enjoy police procedurals with a little something extra will enjoy this book.
Many thanks to Boldwood Books and Ross Greenwood for a digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
The novel is set in and near Peterborough in the United Kingdom, a place where the author was born and later visited many times. This lent authenticity to the sense of place. The opening scene starts fifty years ago when a family is gunned down in the snow. However, a teenager survives, takes revenge a few years later and becomes known as the Snow Killer. However, the case goes cold and is forgotten by most. Fifty years later, murders start again that are somewhat similar in style to the revenge killings. Has the Snow Killer started killing again or is this a copycat Snow Killer? The novel is told from the alternating points of view of two very different individuals, DI Barton and the Snow Killer.
The characters are compelling and their motivations seem believable and well-drawn. The reader gets insight into DI Barton’s family life as well as his team members working to solve the contemporary murders. The descriptions are vivid and give a clear sense of time and space. The insight and perspective of the Snow Killer is disturbing. The ending has a twist that I did not see coming until late in the book.
This is the only book that I have read by this author but I am looking forward to the next book in the series. What a great start to a new series. I believe those readers that enjoy police procedurals with a little something extra will enjoy this book.
Many thanks to Boldwood Books and Ross Greenwood for a digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
disjointedenvy's review against another edition
5.0
A Great read with a couple of good twists..The author wrote the book well by having it come from two perspectives throughout the entrie book. The killer and the leading detective on the case.
I definitely didn't pick the twists, which this book had a few. None was far fetched and all came together nicely for the reader by the end of the novel.. Overall a really good starting book for a series. I look forward to reading the next book.
I definitely didn't pick the twists, which this book had a few. None was far fetched and all came together nicely for the reader by the end of the novel.. Overall a really good starting book for a series. I look forward to reading the next book.
cjfooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
themisssmas's review against another edition
5.0
Such a page turner. Really enjoyed this book! Certain parts were confusing such as the gender of the killer. Was this done purposefully? Did it matter? Either way I highly recommend this book
maggymags's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book and will continue with this series.
thisisthesun's review against another edition
5.0
I read this on a whim, something different from what I’ve been trying recently, and I was pleasantly surprised. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I’m thinking of giving the second book a try (even though the reviews aren’t great).