Cover of Snow

Nora Hamilton wakes one winter morning to find her police officer husband dead by suicide in their Adirondack mountain home. Unable to accept this explanation, she begins searching for answers in their small upstate New York town of Wedeskyull. The investigation leads Nora into the complex dynamics of the local police force and the community's long-buried secrets. She partners with a local reporter while encountering resistance from those who want the past to remain hidden beneath the snow. Nora's quest reveals layers of deception within her marriage and forces her to question everything she believed about her husband and their life together. The harsh winter landscape mirrors her isolation as she uncovers truths about both her personal life and the town itself. This literary thriller examines themes of grief, betrayal, and the weight of secrets in small communities where the past and present intermingle. The novel explores how well we can truly know those closest to us.

Readers found the atmospheric winter setting in the Adirondacks to be realistic and immersive. Many noted the strong character development of Nora Hamilton and praised the portrayal of her grief and determination. The mystery elements kept readers engaged through the first half. Complaints focused on pacing issues in the second half, with several readers noting the plot became convoluted and less believable. Some found the ending rushed and unsatisfying. Multiple reviews mentioned that secondary characters felt underdeveloped. Review quotes: "The winter scenes were so vivid I needed a blanket" - Goodreads review "Started strong but lost steam halfway through" - Amazon review "Too many convenient coincidences by the end" - Barnes & Noble review Ratings: Goodreads: 3.6/5 (6,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4/5 (680+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 3.8/5 (90+ ratings) LibraryThing: 3.5/5 (200+ ratings)

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🏔️ Jenny Milchman struggled for 13 years and went through eight different drafts before finally getting Cover of Snow published as her debut novel. ❄️ The author's inspiration for the novel came from a real-life tragedy in which a young police officer died by suicide, leaving his family searching for answers. 🏘️ The fictional town of Wedeskyull in the Adirondack Mountains was created by combining elements of several real mountain communities in upstate New York. 🚗 After the book was published, Milchman embarked on a unique seven-month book tour with her family, visiting over 400 bookstores while living on the road. 🏆 Cover of Snow won the Mary Higgins Clark Award in 2013, which honors authors of suspense fiction written in the tradition of Mary Higgins Clark.