- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Dutton (Jan 31 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0525940308
- ISBN-13: 978-0525940302
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 15.8 x 2.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 558 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,867,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Love, vengeance and psychopathy lead to the bloody double murder that opens this fast-moving if far-fetched debut thriller from a veteran writer for daytime soaps (General Hospital, etc.). After fatally stabbing and shooting his neighbors, a former California governor and his wife, in their remote Mariposa home days before Christmas, an exhilarated Matt Hinson slips away through the hills in snowshoes. He is on hand at the funeral to deliver a moving eulogy and to comfort the victims' daughter, Julia, his longtime obsession. Matt cleverly worms his way into Julia's heart by writing her poems about angels, enticing her with fabricated stories of her dead mother, befriending her young daughter, Molly, and, the coup de grace, by having passionate sex with her?something her husband has been unwilling to do since her mastectomy. When Matt is arrested for the murders, Julia, a writer and former TV reporter, becomes his most ardent and outspoken defender. But she will eventually learn the disturbing truth?and the mortal danger she has brought on herself. Racina spins a highly cinematic tale set against dramatic backdrops, from the snowy hills of Mariposa to a San Francisco skyscraper to the falls at Yosemite. The plot strains belief, and some of its twists are predictable. But the immoral, somewhat quixotic Matt is a memorable villain who generates considerable suspense by making readers wonder what, exactly, he will dare to do next.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
On a cold, snowy night before Christmas, Matthew Hinson seeks revenge for past insults as he stabs to death former California governor Harry Radcliffe and his wife, Martha, in their posh mountain retreat. Julia Larsen, their daughter and the love of Matt's life, is only minutes from finding her parents' bodies as she and daughter Molly arrive for the holidays. After delivering a heartfelt eulogy at their funeral, Matt (who was the murdered man's business partner) comforts Julia with manipulative skill. Recovering from a mastectomy that left emotional scars and struggling with a troubled marriage, Julia responds to his gestures. They make snow angels and passionate love before he is arrested. Throughout the media circus surrounding his trial, Julia alone attests to Matt's innocence. She even gets books of his poetry published. When Julia finally realizes the bloody truth, she devises a secret, vindictive plan that results in a chilling cliff-hanger chase from San Francisco to Yosemite. Jennifer Henderson
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Compelling, Super Suspenseful Snow Angel,
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This review is from: Snow Angel (Hardcover)
Not an especial fan of the murder-mystery tale, I was surprised to find myself seduced completely and happily by Mr. Racina's bone-chilling story of human slaughter, life-shattering lies, no-holds-barred revenge, and nail-biting suspense. I was even more surprised to be captivated by "Snow Angel" because the first chapter reveals who done it, how, where, and why it was done. The author's years of grinding out network television soap operas has hone him into a master of the cliffhanger.Start to finish, I was loathe to set down this totally compelling tome. Now I want to read everything that Racina has written.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Snow Angel (Paperback)
I truly enjoyed this book. It was a fast read that I had a hard time putting down. I usually like to be suprised at who the killer is at the end, but that didn't really matter to me with this one. It was still a great story even though you know "who did it" from the beginning. I highly recommend it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shockingly Good,
By Fatima Laham (south carolina USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Snow Angel (Paperback)
Books that I usually read are about how the murder was done and the whole "whodunit" thing, so this book surprised me because I didnt expect to like it that much beacuse I found out who the killer was in the beginning of the book. It is one of my favoite books now!! The whole book was great and I thought I knew what was going to happen and it was surprising to find out what was really going on. I would highly recommend this book!!
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