Snow

By: Ronald Malfi

Narrated by: Joe Hempel

They come in with the snow. They are the snow . . .

The blizzard begins pummeling the Midwest on Christmas Eve, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Todd Curry doesn't need another reason to disappoint his son, so he joins three other people in renting the last four-wheel drive available and they set out into the blinding snow.

Only two hours into the treacherous trip west, Todd swerves to avoid a man in the middle of the highway. The stranger claims his daughter is lost somewhere out in the snow. Though his odd demeanor and ripped clothes make Todd and his group uneasy, they agree to take the man to the nearest town—if the now-damaged car can make it.

What awaits them at the next exit, however, is nothing they could have imagined. Around an empty town square, fires burn, cars are abandoned, storefronts are smashed. And there is no one to be seen—for now . . .

But soon the shadows lurking on the edges of their vision will step into the light, and Todd and his fellow travelers will find themselves facing a sharp-scythed evil shaped from the snow, tearing its way into human form—and taking the neighborhood by storm.

©2010 Ronald Malfi (P)2023 Tantor

expected so much more

I came across this author searching for horror stories around Halloween. I read his book of short stories "they lurk" and each story was captivating! the character's arc and the storyline kept you guessing so I was excited to read a full novel by this author. As other reviewers said, it was just bland and a dud. The character's repetitive questions and the main male character seemed soft. it was a decent story, but it was very slow moving. Some of the decisions made by the characters really were out of touch with reality, but what do you expect in a horror book? not pleased with the overall story and found myself rolling my eyes at alot of the conversations. save your money or credit on audible

Just OK

The premise was cool, but predictable. It reminded me of Dream Catcher… just not as well-written or creepy.

Ronald Malfi has a pretty good reputation so maybe I just picked a dud. I’ll give his other books a go.

Like a bland cup of coffee

Heard this one before? Bet you have. If you read any number horror, suspense, supernatural novels then you’re in for another rehash of the same. But either way zero character development, droning on boring arguments of who’s gonna fight and who’s staying behind. It’s like a lukewarm cup of weak ass coffee. Blah.

Decent book

I liked Bone White better in the sense of the story line. This book kinda was irritating with characters and their story line.

Good story

This book kept me entertained and was fast paced. The concept was unique and it would be great to have a sequel.