The Snow Maiden : 9780595446445 : 19 Jun 2007 : "The Snow Maiden: a Suspense Thriller" is an exciting novel filled with interesting characters. Sarah Hamilton, a beauty queen in a Wisconsin town, becomes involved with a dangerous man named Wayne Kirchner whose criminal activities lead to murder. Robert Alma, a private detective from Chicago, is hot on the trail of Wayne. For her own secret reasons, Sarah marries Thomas Angelique, ensnaring him in a tangled web of intrigue. Sarah makes several confessions at St. Faustina Church where she seeks absolution and advice from her parish priest to whom she tells her innermost secrets, confident that he will honor the seal of confession. Sarah embarks on a spiritual journey in which she learns about forgiveness, mercy, and grace. A kind young girl named Chloe, whose mysterious mystical gifts include precognition, plays an integral role in events that move steadily to a shocking, dramatic resolution.