Women are disappearing in and around Oslo, the capital of Norway. Harry Hole—an Oslo police investigator who struggles with alcoholism but possesses a sharp mind and keen instincts—is convinced that a pattern links these disappearances. What do these women have in common? Is it merely a coincidence that a snowman is always found standing at the scene? Why does an ordinary snowman inspire such dread in those who see it? *The Snowman* keeps us in a state of gripping suspense, while a remarkable gallery of suspects makes reading the novel an unforgettable experience.
