It’s no secret: the movie adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s THE SNOWMAN is by far my most-anticipated film of 2017! THE SNOWMAN is my favorite crime novel, and I am so excited to see it on the big screen. (To learn what I love about this book, check out my “Re-Read Review of the book”!) To celebrate the movie’s release, I’m thrilled to team up with Universal Studios to share more information about The Snowman film, a “Help Harry find the Snowman Killer” Blog App, and (last but certainly not least!!) a Giveaway of a Snowman Movie Prize Pack!

The Snowman Prize Pack includes:

1 - Limited Edition Snowman Plush Doll: This limited edition Snowman plush is only available via this promotion and has a run of 200 pieces worldwide. It is a replica of the killer’s Snowman and features a detachable head and the Snowman logo on the bottom.

1 - The Snowman Official Promo Shirt - An official promo t-shirt featuring The Snowman logo on the front and the signature design on the back.

1 - Replica Snowman Killer Letter - A replica of the Snowman killer’s note, sealed.

One lucky winner in the US or Canada will receive this fantastic prize pack!! You can enter this giveaway via the Rafflecopter link at the bottom of this post. But first, a bit more about the movie!

About the movie: The Snowman starring Michael Fassbender

When the next snow falls, who will he take?

Based on Jo Nesbø’s global bestseller, The Snowman stars Michael Fassbender (X-Men series) and Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation)

When an elite crime squad’s lead detective, Harry Hole (Fassbender) investigates the disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter, he fears an elusive serial killer may be active again. With the help of a brilliant recruit (Ferguson), the cop must connect decades-old cold cases to the brutal new one if he hopes to outwit this unthinkable evil before the next snowfall.

Charlotte Gainsbourg (Independence Day: Resurgence), Val Kilmer (Heat) and Academy Award® winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) also star in The Snowman, a terrifying thriller from director Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and executive produced by Martin Scorsese.

Connect with The Snowman Movie:

Website: http://www.thesnowmanmovie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesnowmanmovie/
Twitter: @thesnowmanmovie

The Blog App:

Universal has also designed a blog app dedicated to this film! Use the app below to test your knowledge of America’s most notorious serial killers, and help Harry Hole catch The Snowman in the process. This quiz is not for the faint of heart - proceed with caution! But if you're a true crime buff, you will love this (very dark) little quiz. (Side note: if you do take the quiz, I'd love to hear how you do on it!!) You can also delve into the app's "Killer Files" to learn more about these real life serial killers and their cases.

How to Enter the Giveaway:

Last but certainly not least: Enter to win the fantastic Snowman Prize Pack via the Rafflecopter giveaway below!

Entering is easy: just comment on this blog post to enter, and earn extra entries by tweeting about the giveaway and/or following CBTB on Twitter! Giveaway open from 10/17/17 to 10/25/17; US and Canada entrants only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

That’s it!! Nice and easy. The winner will be notified on 10/27, and I must have your response in by 10/30 to claim your prize. US and Canadian entrants only. Please feel free to email me with any questions! Good luck, and thank you for entering!! xx A

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