A Shadow on the Snow

by Dorothy Bodoin

Krista Marlow has traveled to a cozy cabin in the snow-shrouded woods of Huron Station, Michigan for a winter vacation. But a turn down a desolate road through the woods brings her to a horrible site. The body of a man hung from a tree, the arrow that pierced his heart like a push-pin in a streaming map of blood. The victim, a hunter, may have been killed by a radical anti-hunting group. A blood-soaked sign with the words "Stop the Kill" scrawled on it was positioned under his body. Krista finds herself in the center of the investigation into the man's murder. She saw a car speeding by her as she drove down the road, and may be able to identify the killer-she caught a glimpse of the driver's face as the car sped past her. Mark Dalby, the Sheriff investigating the crime, is determined to protect his chief witness as Krista becomes the prey for a clever killer as he hunts his next victim.

Genres: Mystery

296 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Patricia Gligor · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A Shadow on the Snow" by Dorothy Bodoin is an intriguing mystery with an intricate plot and realistic characters. But what stood out the most for me was the author's description of setting. As I read, I felt as if I were in an isolated cabin in Michigan in the midst of a blizzard - and there was a killer on the loose.
I highly recommend this book!

[Jayem · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not impressed. The story is slow with numerous inconsistencies. Moments of near death experiences where someone should be alarmed and even traumatized, the characters all act nonchalant and indifferent. I find this book rather sloppy and don’t get me started on the ending. One of the worst endings I’ve read.

[Cotta_Catto · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this when i was in 7th grade. And i can still imagine and smell the scenes. The description of the characters and places are nicely done. The story is a bit predictable (there's a lot of suspicious people and if you're used to mystery/crime media... you might deduce who the real ___ is) And the pace seemed a bit slow at first but it really builds up so that the climax to ending is still enjoyable . Oh i didnt expect the backstory though. I remember reading this in one seating. Very enjoyable, very quick read.