title: The Snowman: Prequel to the Detective Quaid Mysteries
author:  Yolanda Ren&eacute;e 
description: <div>Reviewed by <span>Anne-Marie Reynolds</span> for Readers&apos; Favorite</div><div></div><div>The Snowman: The Prequel to the Detective Quaid Mysteries by Yolanda Renee answered many questions. I have read all of the Quaid mystery stories and this one filled in a lot of the gaps about his early years. However, it can be read on its own, although I would highly recommend reading it as part of the series. Excellent story, really well-written and truly gripping. Ms. Renee certainly knows how to describe a scene to the extent that you believe it to be real. Compared to the rest of the series, this is a very dark book, somewhat gruesome, but a fantastic read. The development of the plot and the characters were second to none, and I would recommend this to anyone who likes a macabre, bloody thriller - this one meets all the criteria!</div><br /><br />It&apos;s like peeking ata terrible thing, not wanting to watch, but not being able to stop yourself. You&apos;ve really entered his mind, Yolanda. I believed every word he said.Chilling, indeed. JoyleneNowell Butler
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