In the mood for a wintry country house murder mystery? For a limited time only this December, we're accepting new review requests for Snow, the first book in John Banville's bestselling crime series – originally published in 2020.

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The body is in the library,' Colonel Osborne said. 'Come this way.'

Detective Inspector St John Strafford is called in from Dublin to investigate a murder at Ballyglass House – the Co. Wexford family seat of the aristocratic, secretive Osborne family.

Facing obstruction from all angles, Strafford carries on determinedly in his pursuit of the murderer. However, as the snow continues to fall over this ever-expanding mystery, the people of Ballyglass are equally determined to keep their secrets...

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'Deliciously dark humour.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'A wonderfully imaginative twist on the country house murder mystery.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Simply perfect. Complex characters, intriguing themes, grisly murder and a hauntingly lyrical style of writing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Excellent plot and very atmospheric writing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'It’s a long time since I read a book with an opening as utterly compelling as this one, and the magic didn’t stop there.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review