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This amazing novel begins with a question and takes off with a vengeance. I found it on the library’s Hot Reads stand and after reading the back cover blurb I just had to read it. Snow white must die is a thriller, a mystery and was a violent and heart wrenching experience for me. Oh but I am so happy to have read it as I really enjoyed the power of the writing – how it frightened me and how it kept me thinking about the characters even when I had to stop reading to do other things. I couldn’t keep away for long and I spent most of the weekend buried deep in its pages

It begins with Tobias’ release from jail after serving a ten-year sentence for murder, a murder that he was convicted of but possibly didn’t actually commit? The question of innocence and guilt is a continuing topic throughout the story. His release triggers some evil forces in his home town as the residents are outraged about his freedom and also are very distrustful of him. Only his childhood best friend and a young girl new to the town treat him with a bit of compassion. It is this humanity that could prove deadly for the young girl?

The situation turns even uglier when the young girl vanishes without a trace AND the body of one of the girls Tobias was convicted of killing is found. This prompts a renewed investigation into the original murder case and a full fledge effort into finding the missing girl. A unique pair of police investigators make the cases their priority and they work well together, each has personal baggage which they bring to work and this helps to lighten the mood.

The descriptive writing will draw you in to the lies, the greed, the violence, the murderous conspiracy theories and ultimately into the path to justice. The constant change in direction makes it a challenge to pinpoint the right side of the law and I found I was continuously doubting myself and changing my mind. There are a number of twists and turns as the author connects the past with the present. It is a read for the thrill seeker and I recommend it to readers who don’t mind some violence scenes.
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