I think 'Silent Night' by Donna Leon is great. It's set during the Christmas season in Venice. The contrast between the festive time and the dark crime that unfolds makes it a top winter crime novel. There are complex characters and a mystery that keeps you hooked.
Another excellent one is 'Gone, Baby, Gone' by Dennis Lehane. Set in a cold Boston winter, the story of a missing child is full of twists and turns. The cold weather seems to seep into every page, making the search for the child all the more urgent and difficult.
One popular winter crime novel is 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø. It has a chilling atmosphere set against a wintry backdrop. Another is 'Silent Night' by Mary Higgins Clark, which often features holiday - themed crimes during the winter season. And 'Winter's Bone' by Daniel Woodrell also has elements of crime in a cold, rural winter setting.
Jo Nesbø is a well - known author of winter crime novels, especially with 'The Snowman'. Another is Mary Higgins Clark with her 'Silent Night'. And Daniel Woodrell, who wrote 'Winter's Bone' is also quite famous in this genre.
I'm not sure specifically as there's not much to go on just from this name. It could be a novel that involves crimes taking place during winter, perhaps with 20 being a reference to something like 20 chapters or 20 different crime events in the story.
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is also a wonderful winter holiday novel. It takes readers on a magical journey to the North Pole on a train. The beautiful illustrations and the story of believing in the magic of Christmas make it a beloved book for both children and adults.
One of the best winter romance novels is 'The Snow Child' by Eowyn Ivey. It beautifully weaves a story of a child born of snow in the Alaskan wilderness, with elements of love and human connection in a cold, wintry setting.
One of the best winter novels is 'The Snow Child' by Eowyn Ivey. It beautifully captures the harsh yet magical Alaskan winter. Another is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens, which is set during the winter holidays and is a classic tale of redemption. And 'Winter's Tale' by Mark Helprin is also great, with its blend of fantasy and a wintry New York setting.
Another great one is 'Let the Right One In' by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Set in a cold, wintry Sweden, it combines elements of vampirism and the bleakness of winter. The cold, desolate landscapes mirror the cold - blooded nature of the vampire and the horror that unfolds.