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On Cold Ground

Detective Karen Hart, Book 5

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A merciless killer who will stop at nothing. And a detective with nothing left to lose.

When Detective Karen Hart hears a scream echoing out of beautiful Lincoln Cathedral one snowy evening, she is the first officer on the scene. In the chapel a man lies murdered, a bloody cross carved into his forehead.

The twisted killing sends this close-knit community into shock. And a note to the police from the murderer, signed by "The Cleanser", confirms their worst fears: this sadistic slaying is the first of many. The ritual killings will never stop until Hart uncovers the murderer’s ungodly motive.

When early leads become dead ends, Karen starts to wonder if there’s a link to a rumoured conspiracy within police ranks - particularly when an abrasive new officer is assigned to the case. Could the key to catching "The Cleanser" be dangerously close to home? Meanwhile, she is battling her own demons as she struggles to come to terms with the deaths of her husband and daughter.

In her toughest case yet, Karen will come closer than ever before to a dangerous truth. Can she put the pieces of the puzzle together before she’s stopped in her tracks?

©2021 by D. S. Butler. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Crime Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Murder
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I really enjoyed this D.I Hart book and glad we finally got the answers as to who was responsible for the ongoing questions throughout…. So very sad in parts though 😩 Also I cannot understand people’s issue with the narrator as she has not changed throughout the book series and remains consistent to the characters and story. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion though I guess

Another great D.I Hart

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I listened to the book for the first time, excellent I really enjoyed listening to the story while working in the garden.

A brilliant book

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Loved this series.
Sad it’s come to a close.
Great ending.
Highly recommend
Can’t wait to look into the author more to see what’s next

Finally the answers … sad to see the end of the series

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Hated the narrator! Nearly gave it up, but the story got me, as I was dozing

Good Story, if improbable

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Really good, hard to put down .Would recommend to a friend. Will be reading more books by D S Butler

Suspension and brilliant

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