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How Fragile Life Can Be
Snowfall in Virginia follows a man living a seemingly perfect life, who after the discovery of a hidden treasure has his life turned upside down. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
To demonstrate just how fragile life can be. We always believe the good times are the status quo, when in reality they are more often fleeting. Just like a car accident, one minute you’re listening to the radio and cruising at 70 m.p,h., and the next there is smoke and broken glass. It usually comes when we least expect it. There is also the love story, which permeates all the storylines, that becomes a microcosm of the book.
Chris Hamilton is an engaging character that readers will be drawn to. Was there anything from your own life that you put into the characters in your novel?
His baseball career. I read somewhere that all writers will have something of autobiographical elements in their characters. Well Chris is not me, he’s what I wish I was – taller, smarter, better looking. I added his baseball career as a feeling of connection to the character.
How did the mystery develop for this story? Did you plan it before writing, or did it develop organically?
Both. The larger story arc was planned from the beginning, other elements came during the writing process. I had a beginning, middle, and end before I began, but much of it came to me as I wrote. That’s the exciting part of the process, the malleable nature of it all. Ideas come as things develop in the story.
I hope the series continues in other books. If so, where will the story take readers?
The germination started in the first book Tree of Redemption, when Chris visits his estranged and now passed father. That’s when Sophia meets Chris. The story line follows their developing relationship and all the adventures along the way. I have nearly finished the third book of the trilogy which explores more about who Sophia is and the culmination of the original story arc. There are more adventures ahead for them, something akin to Dashiell Hammett’s Thin Man stories with a touch of Agatha Christie.
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He soon discovers his past is not only close behind him, but has been watching him the entire time. Things he thought no one knew…someone did.
Millions of dollars were now at stake and when mysterious letters start to appear, he finds out. Vindictive lovers, unscrupulous landowners, family members, employees and even his girlfriend know far too much.
When two nefarious visitors from Texas appear, all that happened in Texas take things from bad to worse.
A storm has been brewing for a while, and when it hits, it hits hard!
Everything from his past explodes and comes to a convoluted climax al at once, and he soon finds out that…
Mysterious things happen when there is “Snowfall in Virginia.”
Snowfall in Virginia
Snowfall in Virginia immerses readers in a thrilling tapestry of suspense and unexpected chaos. Centered around Chris Hamilton—a man ostensibly blessed with financial comfort, a cherished relationship, and a picturesque dwelling amidst the serene countryside—this narrative masterfully interrupts tranquility with an unsettling, anonymous Haiku, spiraling his world into a tumultuous abyss.
Davidson’s prose dances effortlessly between classical and contemporary, weaving a mesmerizing blend of striking imagery and intuitive language that gracefully pulls readers into the snowy, nostalgic vignettes of rural USA. Every sense is duly captivated, not only by the vibrant winter scenes but also by the palpable paranoia that echoes from Chris, compelling readers to jointly navigate through the mystery, eager to decipher the hidden culprits behind his unraveling reality.
A dazzling journey into the unpredictable, this novel expertly balances elements of romance, dynamic tension, and suspense, continuously unsettling the reader with the introduction of new potential suspects in nearly every chapter. The conclusion thus remains expertly veiled, securing its placement as a genuinely unpredictable narrative exploration.
I felt there was a plethora of characters introduced during the initial stages, which may pose a mild challenge to effortlessly track names and interconnected relationships. Each character intricately intertwines within the complex plot, demanding careful perusal to avoid entangling their respective backstories and contributions to the evolving mystery.
Snowfall in Virginia remains a shining star within the genre. A must-read for aficionados of crime and mystery fiction, Davidson’s novel is not merely a story but an exquisite, suspenseful journey deserving of a spot on every discerning reader’s list.
Pages: 290 | ASIN : B0CKKXV81N
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