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The Killer in the Cold

DI James Walker, Book 5

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Chilling truths are buried in this snow…

When a body dressed in a Santa Claus suit appears in the snow just outside a small village in Cumbria, DCI James Walker is the first to appear on the scene. Almost a year has passed since something so tragic has happened in the close-knit community, and James is hopeful that it’s just an accidental death.

But when he uncovers the body, he discovers something that chills him to the bone. The man, a former police officer, was murdered. And it’s not long before another body appears.

Time is ticking as James races to uncover the killer’s next victim, before they strike again. But can James find them before the snow washes away the evidence?

From the master of wintery crime, comes a thriller that will chill you to the bone…

©2024 Alex Pine (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers Mystery Police Procedurals Christmas
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Entertaining, intriguing & essential …… a wonderful part of Christmas entertainment ….. I can barely wait for the next 🔪💣🪓🔫

Christmas essentials 👍🏻

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Enjoyed this, though perhaps not as dark as the others and I prefer Sid Sagar’s narration. Let’s hope James and Annie stay in Cumbria for more festive foul play.

Another murderous Christmas!

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I really enjoyed this book. As usual I like the style of the book. Engaging and easy to follow. I am looking forward to Christmas 2025 ‘s book. !

Perfect Christmas season read

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The plot showed great promise, but sadly fizzled out. I really struggled with the author’s style; he tries repeatedly to add depth to the bland characters by describing their emotions, thoughts and expressions, but does so in such a ham-fisted way that it becomes a distraction. The phrases are awkward and just do not work, but they are repeated again and again. A shame as the setting and basic plot could have been woven into something really good.

Could have been so good!

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Felt this one was just 'phoned in' compared to the others in the series. The narrator sounded bored too.

Sadly boring and repetitive

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