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Cold as the Grave

a chilling thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Inspector McLean series

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Cold as the Grave

By: James Oswald
Narrated by: Ian Hanmore
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 Her lifeless body is hidden in the dark corner of a basement room, a room which seems to have been left untouched for decades. A room which feels as cold as the grave.

'Thrilling right to the end' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW

'Hats off to James Oswald' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW

'One of my favourite crime series' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW

As a rowdy demonstration makes its slow and vocal way along Edinburgh's Royal Mile, Detective Chief Inspector Tony McLean's team are on stand-by for any trouble. The newly promoted McLean is distracted, inexplicably drawn to a dead-end mews street . . . and a door, slightly ajar, which leads to this poor girl's final resting place.

But how long has she been there, in her sleep of death? The answers are far from what McLean or anyone else could expect. The truth far more chilling than a simple cold case . . .

Praise for James Oswald:

'The new Ian Rankin' Daily Record

'Creepy, gritty and gruesome' Sunday Mirror

'Crime fiction's next big thing' Sunday Telegraph©2019 James Oswald Crime Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedural Thriller & Suspense Fiction Scotland Thriller Suspense

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Critic reviews

Crime fiction's next big thing
Oswald's writing is in a class above most
Creepy, gritty and gruesome
The new Ian Rankin
Hugely enjoyable
Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers
All stars
Most relevant
Usual well written novel which kept me interested although a little far fetched. Delivery was excellent as always.

Well delivered story

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Good book. Great that it's narrated by a Scottish voice. I think that really makes it.

Good set of books

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Well rounded characters make this book. I think my favourites are Mrs McCutcheon's cat, Madame Rose and Grumpy Bob. (Oh.... don't retire!)
Ian Hanmore's narration is just perfect.That one finished, I hope there's another one I haven't read or listened to for next time!
As I'm unable to visit Edinburgh just now because of Covid, these books are a taste of "home."
Thanks for a brilliant read!

Mr Oswald's Inspector books never disappoint.

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Good listen, as I enjoy this series, the author and the narrator. Recommend, give it a try.

Another good listen

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It’s the second time that I’ve listened to this book and it simply gets better every time!

Just gets better

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