The Girls in the Snow: A completely unputdownable crime thriller

Stacy Green

Oct 2020 · Bookouture

About this ebook

“One sensational read! Wow, this one just completely blew me away. If you are looking for a brand new series to sink your teeth into, then look no further. A must read!” Once Upon A Time Book Blog, 5 stars

 

Madison walked through the fallen snow, looking left and right. It had been Kaylee’s idea to use the trail through the forest; she said no one would follow them. But Madison lost sight of Kaylee for a moment and when she found her again she wasn’t alone…

 

In the remote forests of Stillwater, Minnesota, you can scream for days and no one will hear you. So when the bodies of two fifteen-year-old girls are discovered frozen in the snow, Special Agent Nikki Hunt is sure the killer is local: someone knew where to hide the girls and thought they would never be found.

 

Though Nikki hasn’t been home in twenty years, she knows she must take over the case. The Sheriff’s department in Stillwater has already made a mistake by connecting the girls’ murders to those of a famous serial killer, refusing to consider the idea that the killer could be someone from town.

 

Then another girl’s body is found, a red silk ribbon tied in her hair, and Nikki realizes that the killer has a connection to her own dark past, and the reason she left Stillwater.

 

Nikki is not the only person in town who wants those secrets to stay hidden. Will she be able to face her demons before another child is taken?

 

Gripping and spine-chilling, The Girls in the Snow will make you gasp, unable to put it down until the final heart-pounding twist. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni.

 

What readers are saying about The Girls in the Snow:

“Bloody fantastic! I loved this book… I was hanging on to every word and couldn’t put the book down… full of tension and action and kept me guessing. Highly recommend this book.” Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars

 

“This is the thriller that I didn’t know I was waiting for and needed in my life until I picked it up. SO GOOD. I’m still reeling and trying to catch my breath from this highly suspenseful and emotionally charged story… I need more ASAP.” Reading in Autumn, 5 stars

 

“Addictive. I read this in one sitting. It's unputdownable… Filled with intrigue and deceit, The Girls in The Snow is guaranteed to keep you up all night.” Lisa Regan

 

“First time reading this author and I couldn’t put it down. Suspense that will keep you hooked until the very last page. Even when I wasn’t reading it, I couldn’t stop thinking about it… I had to see what happened.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

“A dagger sharp crime thriller. Highly recommended… I loved Nikki Hunt… Engaging. I never figured out what was going to happen next until I read it myself.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

 

“This is the first book in a long time that I’ve given up all household responsibilities, all TV time for and all my study time for. [I] knew nothing was going to get done outside of my day job until I finished this book, which I did in 24 hours… Fast-paced and jam-packed from start to finish.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

“Kept me guessing throughout… This one gets 5 stars, great series starter… a compelling mystery that had me wondering whodunit right up until the killer was revealed.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

“This book was fantastic! Everything about it worked… I was hooked from page one and didn’t put it down until I was done… I had no idea who the killer was until it was revealed. This is going to be a must read series!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

“Wow!! Stacy Green's The Girls in the Snow opens with such force… and it keeps going until the very end… this is a top 10 for me!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 star

Ratings and reviews

This book is worthy of a read. The plot is intricate and some of the developments are quite unexpected. I would normally have given it a five star rating but settled on a four star because although some of the key people in the story are well developed and are memorable I found it difficult to keep some of the other important characters in perspective because they became little more than names. Still I would recommend this book but warn the reader to pay attention to all the characters who appear throughout.

I couldn't believe I was able to read this book for free. I think that's the fastest I've ever read a book haha. the plot twist was great too. there were a couple of minor spelling/grammar mistakes but other than that I really enjoyed reading it. there's also a bit of smut and a lot of swearing if that's not something you're into.

The Girls in the Snow is the first book in the Nikki Hunt series and is one sensational read! Wow, this one just completely blew me away and I am so glad that we will have more books in the series to look forward too. If you are looking for a brand new series to sink your teeth into, then look no further, The Girls in the Snow is a must read! There was no way that I was going to pass up the chance to read this book and with it’s chilling cover, just sets up the tone of book perfectly. This chilliness continues within the pages and even though it is Spring here in Australia, I found myself having to rug up as Stacy took me on a very vivid journey, making me experience the cold and snowy weather as her characters do. It is very atmospheric and enhances the story all the more. The story held my interest and has been very well researched and plotted. Stacy Green is a great storyteller and knows how to get her readers attention and keep it. She injects just the right amount of tension and suspense throughout, all the while keeping it moving at a fast pace, culminating in a very satisfying conclusion. Nikki Hunt is such a great character and as a FBI profiler, brings a freshness to the story as opposed to the norm, which sees the lead as always a detective or a detective chief inspector. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy these characters, but mixing it up to gain a different perspective and different skill set, is always a nice change. Stacy Green is a new author to me and one that I am very glad that has found her way onto my Kindle. Her easy style made for a smooth read and she has delivered on everything with this story and I can’t wait to see where the series heads to next. It was a pleasure to read and review The Girls in the Snow, which I highly recommend.