What is the author's style in Winter Prey by John Sandford?

"Winter Prey" by John Sandford contains a great deal of dialogue between the characters. Sandford manages to use some regional phrasing as well as everyday jargon that would be found in a small town. Sandford's work as a crime reporter is clearly revealed in the work as the author explains many aspects of the crime scenes as well as police procedure. However, this is done in such as way that it is not overly technical. Sandford refrains from using an excessive amount of technical terms. When the author does refer to technical terms, procedures and items, there is always an explanation that accompanies the term.