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joannasbookshelf's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
This short book is sure to pack a punch! Joel is a detective who finds himself investigating a missing persons case from 1925. Mary Benton had disappeared from the local hotel in Seven Lakes, Minnesota during a freak snow storm. She was never found and the case has been open ever since. After receiving a random letter in the mail, Joel is on the case to find out what really happened to Mary. Joel is a complex character, he has a lot of ideas and is determined to find out what happened with the help of his new friend and researcher, Sam.
I have to admit, this book started out a little slow for me and it took me about 80 pages to fully get into the story but once I did, I couldn't put it down. The second half of the book is pretty fast paced and pairs Mary's perspective with Joel's perspective which gave a well rounded view of the plot. There are a few editing details throughout the book that need to be addressed but I didn't find they took away from the story as a whole. Overall, an enjoyable, suspenseful mystery with a touch of love and a lot of snow! Perfect to read during a snowstorm, which is what I did.
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