COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | Silent as the Snow

We are very pleased to be giving away two copies of Emily Pattullo’s book ‘Silent as the Snow’, to our GrownUps members.

All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!

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About Silent as the Snow

A psychological thriller that explores the consequences of decisions we make when we’re young and the ripple effects they can cause in later life.

Four friends.

One tragic death.

20 years of secrets and lies.

One wintery night, when they are young, Anna and her three friends Rudy, Seth, and Dougal are involved in an accident in which a stranger is killed – that night, it snows heavily, covering everything up. They agree to keep it a secret, but then one of them is accused of murder and sent to prison.

Twenty years later, Anna and her friends are thrown together again following a funeral, and this time, Anna is forced to finally look at what actually happened all those years ago. Anna’s recollection, however, is not what her friends remember. Could she really have been mistaken about what happened?

Will digging up the past reveal a truth she would rather not know? And what will it mean to her carefully constructed life if the last 20 years has been nothing more than a lie?

‘Silent as the Snow is a compelling novel that unpeels multiple layers until it finally reveals the truth of the central event and the protagonist’s real characters. Simply superb.’ – NZ Booklovers

Author note:

‘I am interested in writing suspenseful and thought-provoking stories, driven by strong characters. I have an interest in the psychology of relationships, the dynamics of family, and uncovering the truth behind the deceptions. Silent as the Snow explores the consequences of decisions we make when we’re young and the ripple effects they can cause in later life, ultimately shaping us as the adults we become. It’s about misplaced loyalty, obligation to others, and questions how well we really know the people in our lives.’

About the Author

Emily Pattullo was a finalist in the 2014 Best Kindle Book Awards for her first novel, Ring Around Rosie. Her second novel, Silent as the Snow, is set in the UK, where Emily is from, but was completed in NZ during lockdown, shortly after she arrived from the UK.

Emily is a writer of many things, including poems, songs, and her first novel, Ring Around Rosie, a story for teenagers about child trafficking. She has worked extensively in magazine publishing in London and then for a time in New Zealand and is currently working on her next novel as well as other creative projects. Emily lives in Point Wells.

Terms and conditions

1. 1. You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
   2. Competition closes on the 29th May 2024, winners will be notified via email by 30th May 2024.
   3. It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be sent. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
   4. Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
   5. GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
   6. By entering the giveaway, you approve for GrownUps to use your name on social media as winner of the competition.
   7. One entry per household.
   8. Prize in non transferrable.
   9. You must reside in New Zealand – the prize can only be redeemed within New Zealand.
   10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter, please check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.