Snowman

When the first snow blankets the ground, a young boy discovers his mother's absence in the middle of the night. As he searches through the quiet house, he notices damp footprints leading up the stairs. Outside, in the garden, stands an eerie snowman bathed in the cold glow of the moon, its black eyes fixed on the bedroom windows, wearing the missing mother's pink scarf around its neck. Inspector Harry Hole is certain that the woman's disappearance is tied to a threatening letter he received months prior. As Harry and his colleagues sift through unsettled case files, they uncover a troubling pattern of missing wives and mothers over several years. The situation intensifies with the disappearance of another woman, confirming Harry's fears: he's caught in a deadly game. For the first time in his career, Harry faces the chilling reality of a serial killer striking within his jurisdiction, a psychopathic adversary who pushes him to his mental limits. "The Snowman" is a gripping thriller that maintains a relentless pace, solidifying Jo Nesbo's reputation as a leading figure in international crime literature.