The Snowman

I've enjoyed this gripping thriller The Snowman by Jo Nesbo. This is another Inspector Harry Hole story. Harry investigates the gruesome murders and disappearances of women dating back many years and at first he is unable to find a connection. Harry also gets a new sidekick, Katrine Bratt, who is efficient, very attractive and mysterious. There is usually a snowman in the vicinity of the murders and the victims are the mothers of young children. Harry is a flawed character and his superiors forgive his transgressions and his alcoholism because he is a good detective. However, even Harry is sometimes led down the wrong path before he backtracks and finds the correct one. This is a gripping ride before we learn the murderer's identity and his motive. 41/2/5