From the very beginning of Snow Falls, one question has been left unanswered. Who blew Snow's cover? At last, the answer is revealed when Abraham Snow returns in SNOW STAR, the latest action/thriller from BEN Books and award-winning author Bobby Nash.
Get your copy today at the following retailers: BEN Books Store (autographed paperback)
About Snow Star:
To the world at large, Miranda Shake is a big star best known for her work on the long-running television series, The Adventures of Amazing Woman. But Abraham Snow knew her by another name, Melanie Shaw. Before the fame, they were childhood friends. After school, Snow enlisted, leaving his life, family, and friends behind. Melanie went off to Hollywood, changed her name, and became a star.
Now, reconnected after so many years, Snow has fallen for her once again. For the first time, in a long time, he’s happy.
When Miranda Shake is found dead on New Year’s morning, having apparently jumped from the roof of her condo while wearing her TV superhero costume, everyone is quick to call it suicide, another troubled star taking her own life.
Everyone except Abraham Snow.Snow is convinced that his friend was murdered and sets out to find out who did it and why, much to the irritation of Atlanta Homicide Detective, Robert Trent, who does not like private investigators butting into his cases.
SNOW STAR is the fifth book in the continuing adventures of Abraham Snow.
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“This story is one I’ve been wanting to tell for thirty years,” says Nash of the story. “I love a good mystery and in 1989, I wrote ‘Who Killed Amazing Woman?’ and knew I would have to tell that story one day. I just needed the right protagonist to solve it. The story was just waiting for Abraham Snow.”
Abraham Snow will return Summer 2020 with SNOW DOWN, the 6th book in the series and the end of series 1. SNOW Series 1, Vol. 2 will follow soon after. SNOW series 2 will debut Winter 2020.
Three hours ago, Miranda Shake had
kissed her best friend, the only guy she knew that never tried to take
advantage of her. They had been friends for over twenty years. She loved him
and felt confident that he had similar feelings for her. Of course, neither of
them would ever be the first to admit it, which left them idling in neutral.
Except that one time.
It seemed so long ago now. Almost
like a faded memory. Sometimes she wondered if it had been real or if it was
just two people lost in a moment. Either way, it was a precious memory.
With him, she could be Melanie
Shaw, the name her parents had given her and the one she used when her friend
first met her back at Sommersville High School all those years ago when she had
been ashamed of the freckles that dotted her face, the same freckles that today
were often referred to as sexy. Sometimes she missed plain ol’ Melanie Shaw. It
wasn’t always easy to be Miranda Shake, TV and movie star, in a world that was
constantly tugging at her.
She had invited her friend to a New
Year’s Eve bash atop a swanky downtown Atlanta hotel. He had resisted at first,
but she was hard to say no to when she wanted. The party was a who’s who of the
industry elite, actors and celebrities, movers and shakers, money makers and
money grabbers. This was more her world that his, but she was over the moon
when he agreed to be her date for the evening. He seemed only marginally
uncomfortable as she worked the room, flashing that million-dollar smile that
had melted so many hearts over the years.
At midnight, as fireworks exploded
overhead, she kissed him.
It was long, hard, and as
passionate a kiss as she had ever planted on anyone.
He didn’t complain.
She didn’t want the night to end.
When the party started to die down
an hour later, she threw caution to the wind and invited him to stay the night.
Her condo was close by and she promised that together they would kick the New
Year off in style, make it a night to remember. A night of passion with the
beautiful Miranda Shake was an invitation few
men would be able to refuse.
When he declined, she was
surprised, then angry, then eventually, understanding. He had a prior
commitment the next morning and needed rest. Work, he said. As he explained the
situation, she understood, but was disappointed. She had longed to spend the
night together. Any other man, she might not have believed, assuming the worst,
but she had never known him to lie to her before. There was no reason to think
he would now.
“Some other time,” he said before
he kissed her goodnight.
“How about tomorrow?”
He smiled. “I’ll call you when I’m
done. Dinner?”
“That would be a good start,” she
said, a little too flirty. She chided herself. There was no need for that with
him. She knew that he liked her. The old seduction tricks weren’t necessary.
He had offered to drop her at her
condo on the way, but she decided to spend a little more time at the party with
the stragglers.
And she needed another drink.
Maybe a couple more.
She knew better, of course. Miranda
Shake had a problem, one well documented in the tabloids and on tabloid TV over
the years. She did not know how to say no to another drink. As a young starlet,
rocketed to stardom early in her career thanks to a lucky break on a TV series
that hit big followed by a role in a movie that garnered her an Academy Award
nomination one year and another that saw her take home the fabled trophy the
next, Miranda Shake became popular fast. For a time, she was America’s
sweetheart.
Everyone loved her. She was a star.
They also loved to buy her drinks.
Later came the pills.
A lot of miles had come and gone
since then and she had kicked the pill habit, but alcohol was the demon that
would not leave her alone. Not for the first time, she cursed the demon that
was substance abuse. She knew many who called it a disease, but Miranda didn’t
buy it. She knew the monster was real. A disease could be cured. The monster,
her demon, would never die. All she could do was lock it away, if only for a
short time.
No matter how strong the cage, her
monster always escaped.
She tried to fight it, she did,
sometimes she was even able to walk away from it if her guard was up, but when
the monster saw weakness, it struck.
Though he did not mean to be, her
old friend, Abraham Snow was a weakness.
When he left her, the monster saw
it’s opening--
--and pounced.
When her guard was sufficiently
lowered, the vultures circled as they usually did, preying on her moment of
weakness. One drink led to a second, which became a third, then fourth, and
then she wasn’t paying attention to where the drinks were coming from. As she
knocked back the drinks, Miranda Shake was once again lost down the old,
familiar rabbit-hole, curiouser and curiouser.
I had a rather productive Tuesday. I spent most of the day working on SNOW STAR, first taking care of edits and then getting started on the production side of things, including layout, interior design, ad creation, and designing the cover. Tomorrow, I'll finish up the essay on creating this story, including solving a mystery thirty years in the making, and then it should be about ready to upload and out to the masses this week. Fingers crossed it all flows smoothly.
Here's a sneak peek at the wraparound cover. I will also be posting it at www.abrahamsnow.com.
A Big thank you to hosts Joe Christina and Russ Addison for a great interview tonight on The Writer's Block Radio Show. I had a fantastic time. We talked all about writing, creating characters, crafting dialogue, the writing process, Snow, Suicide Bomb, and more. Thanks again for having me on the show LIVE on www.latalkradio.com gentlemen, It was fun.
If you missed it LIVE, the episode will be released as a podcast tonight and you can listen to it at www.latalkradio.com/writersblock
I did a thing. To celebrate #TheSummerofSnow I decided to record myself reading the opening chapter of SNOW FALLS, the first book in the popular Snow series. You can watch my reading at https://youtu.be/ATDmEBUhupM or below. Apologies now for my uncontrollable quarantine hair and beard.
If you want to hear a better rendition of the story, check out the Snow books on Audible read by the amazing Stuart Gauffi. They are in the links below as well.
From now until March 28th, ALL of the Snow ebooks are 99 cents each. You should check them out.
Abraham Snow returns in 2020 with Snow Star, Snow Down, and Snow Series 1, Vol. 2 (collecting books 4 - 6 in a single volume), and more on the horizon. Keep watching http://www.abrahamsnow.com for more details.
BIG THANKS to Steve T. Fowler for his kind words and 5-STAR review of SNOW STORM on Audible.com.
" Great story, set locally... So I just finished the audio version of Snow Storm by my friend Bobby Nash. A wonderful story and lots of enjoyable moments make this a great read. I particularly enjoy that it is set in Georgia, particularly around the metro area of Atlanta. Take a listen and I am sure you will enjoy it. Bobby is a great guy that deserves support, definitely a fan of his, but proud to also call him a friend."
You can read the full review and learn more about SNOW STORM on Audible and Amazon.
SNOW STORM An Abraham Snow thriller (book 2) Written by Bobby Nash Audio Narration by Stuart Gauffi Cover art by Dennis Calero Published by BEN Books.
We have a great episode talking with Author Bobby Nash and Stuart Gauffi about voice acting and audiobooks. #28 - Bobby Nash and Stuart Gauffi : Author Bobby Nash and voice actor Stuart Gauffi talk about audiobooks for Nash's Snow series. Listen to it HERE.
This episode of The Adam Messer Show brought to you by Word Beat Poetry.
#29 - Bobby Nash - Bobby Nash is an award-winning author. We continued the conversation from Episode 28 about Bobby's Snow Series and writing. Listen to it HERE.
Thanks again for having us on your show, Adam. That was fun.
Big thanks to Adam Messer for hosting both author Bobby Nash and voice actor/narrator Stuart Gauffi (Lance Star: Sky Ranger, SNOW) on The Adam Messer Show today live on www.WRUU.org. If you missed the live interviews, each segment will be uploaded tonight or tomorrow as a podcast (1 with Stuart and I talking audio books and Snow for an hour and 1 with me flying solo talking about writing, editing, and character development).
The podcasts will be available at http://adammesser.libsyn.com tomorrow. I will post a direct link when they go live.
On Sunday, January 5, 2020, join the author and narrator of the SNOW series, Bobby Nash and Stuart GauffiLIVE on The Adam Messer Show beginning at 3 pm EST exclusively at www.wruu.org It'll be a fun time talking all things SNOW, plans for upcoming SNOW books, and even more. Got questions about writing or narrating audio books? Here's your chance to find out how the SNOW gets made. LISTEN LIVE!
See how Abraham Snow's story began in this award-nominated collected edition featuring three thrilling Snow adventures by Award-Winning Author Bobby Nash. SNOW Series 1, Vol. 1 is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audio from BEN Books. You can also read it FREE if you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription.Get on the Snow bandwagon and let's make every day
#TheSummerofSnow
Created and Written by Bobby Nash Art by Dennis Calero and Jeffrey Hayes Audio Narration by Stuart Gauffi Published by BEN Books
Today only! Save 30% off SNOW Series 1, Vol. 1 hardcover HERE. Use code CYBERMONDAY30 at checkout to get the discount.
#TheSummerofSnow continues! A big snowy Thank You to Robert Preston for his 5- STAR Amazon review of SNOW Series 1, Volume 1. You can read the review HERE.
"SNOW S1V1 IS A CLASSIC ACTION ADVENTURE WORTH A READ! After purchasing Bobby Nash’s “Snow” series 1 volume 1, I sat it on the side table with the intention of reading it when the opportunity presented itself, however once I started reading the book, casual reading turned into compulsory reading until I finished the book. “Snow Falls” and “Snow Storm,” the first two Snow stories were a fun classic detective story read that reminded me of great television cop dramas that inspired the author. The first two books were a solid introduction to the main character Abraham Snow, his family and friends who accompany him on his action adventures. It was in the third book, “Snow Drive,” that I became a fan. The story is tight, and the mystery whips you around keeping you suitably off balance until the end. I totally recommend the “Snow” series and the best way it to purchase the first three books in this single volume. Truly worth a five-star rating. Looking forward to the further adventures of Abraham Snow."
Reviews like this one are like an oasis in the desert and I want you to know that all reviews are appreciated. Thanks again for the kind words. I'm glad you dug it.
There's more Snow on the way soon as #TheSummerofSnow continues!
We have a winner in the #TheSummerofSnow Snow Falls Prize Pack giveaway on The Story Geeks podcast! The contest was announced on the X-Men First Class review episode HERE where Jay, Daryl, and I dug deep into the movie's themes and plot.
Listen to the next episode of The Story Geeks when we announce the winner of the SNOW FALLS prize pack (SNOW FALLS ebook and audiobook, written by Bobby Nash and narrated by Stuart Gauffi).
There is nothing quite as exciting as having a new piece of art hit your inbox. Today, #TheSummerofSnow kicked into high gear for me today with the arrival of the new SNOW POSTER art by the amazingly talented Jeffrey Hayes. I am absolutely blown away by this piece. You can definitely expect to see this as a banner at conventions in 2020 and will no doubt be used in multiple places. I love it! A bug, big, BIG SHOUT OUT to Jeffrey for this amazing piece! Now, I just need to write an epic Snow thriller to fit this image. Ha! Ha!
Says Hayes about the cover, "Was hoping to get this done a bit sooner, but here is the final poster / cover illustration for author Bobby Nash’s “Snow” series. I hope he will get good use out of the art for a possible future book cover or promotion of his series. Have a great weekend. enjoy!"
If you want to see more of Jeffrey Hayes incredible artwork, check out his Plasmafire Graphics site. If you need a cover or a poster, Jeffrey comes highly recommended.
Snow is published by BEN Books. Learn more about the series HERE.
A Snow Prize Pack winner has been selected! Listen to the next episode of the Needless Things podcast to hear the winner's name announced! We will contact the winner this weekend. Congratulations to the winner! Your Snow Prize Pack is on the way! Listen HERE!
A bug thanks to Dave West and the Needless Things listeners for being part of #TheSummerofSnow It is greatly appreciated.
Is X-MEN: FIRST CLASS one of the deepest comic book movies? Bobby Nash joins Daryl Smith and Jay Sherer to dig deeper into X-MEN: FIRST CLASS on the latest episode of The Story Geeks podcast.
Daryl, Bobby, and Jay dig deeper into X-Men: First Class!
- Fassbender vs. McKellan
- Is “Mutant and Proud” the right allying cry?
- The tension between Xavier & Magneto
- Comparing Shaw to Magneto
Be sure to check out The Story Geeks Facebook Group in order to enter Bobby’s giveaway!
#TheSummerofSnow has arrived on The Story Geeks podcast! One lucky winner will win a SNOW FALLS prize pack, including the SNOW FALLS ebook and audiobook, written by Bobby Nash and narrated by Stuart Gauffi.
On July 2nd, I join The Story Geeks Podcast Jay Sherer and Daryl Smith as we dig deeper into the X-Men: First Class movie. Can Marvel's Merry Mutants find their independence? Find out on July 2nd at https://thestorygeeks.org
Also, #TheSummerofSnow continues! Listen to this episode for your chance to win a Snow Falls ebook/audiobook prize pack from BEN Books.
We love reader reviews! A Big #TheSummerofSnow thank you to author Mark Bousquet for his 4-STAR Amazon Reader Review and kind words for SNOW FALLS.
"Snow rises! In the afterword, Bobby Nash writes that SNOW FALLS is inspired by the TV shows of earlier decades, and that's exactly what SNOW FALLS feels like. Heck, the only thing missing is an accompanying Post/Carpenter theme song. Nash has created a character in Abraham Snow that feels like an old friend. Like Thomas Magnum or "Skid" McCormick or the dudes from Riptide, the appeal with Snow is having an engaging escort through the action you expect. Through it all, Nash makes the familiar feel fresh. While some of the pacing is slowed a bit because this is the first in the series and there's a range of secondary characters to establish, SNOW FALLS is, by and large, a satisfying page turner. I'll be back for more Snow stories in the future."
SNOW FALLS is written by Bobby Nash. Cover art by Dennis Calero. Audio narration by Stuart Gauffi. Published by BEN Books.
SNOW FALLS is available in paperback, ebook, audio, and hardcover (in the SNOW Series 1, Vol. 1 collection). Read it FREE with Kindle Unlimited. Sign up for Audible and get two FREE audio downloads. Learn more about Snow at www.ben-books.com or below.
We love reader reviews! A Big #TheSummerofSnow THANK YOU to author Darrell Grizzle for his 5-STAR Amazon reader review of Snow Drive book and audio, written by Author Bobby Nash and narrated by Stuart Gauffi. Cover art by Dennis Calero. Published by BEN Books.
"Abraham Snow faces danger on two fronts in this exciting thriller from Bobby Nash, a master of pulp fiction. One front is the fast-paced world of auto racing, where sabotage and corporate competition can be deadly. The other front is a threat from an old enemy from the previous novel in the series, SNOW FALLS. Stuart Gauffi once again does a fantastic job as narrator for the Audible version. SNOW DRIVE is recommended for anyone who loves thrillers or mysteries."
SNOW DRIVE is available in paperback, ebook, audio, and hardcover (in the SNOW Series 1, Vol. 1 collection). Read it FREE with Kindle Unlimited. Sign up for Audible and get two FREE audio downloads. Learn more about Snow at www.ben-books.com
