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The Ice Killer: A gripping, chilling crime thriller that you won't be able to put down (The DI Barton Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Ross Greenwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Winter is coming, and Detective Inspector Barton is facing the toughest case of his career...

Ellen Toole's therapist told her to forget the past, but with her family story shrouded in secrecy, that’s easier said than done. The approaching long nights of winter loom threateningly in front of her, and with her mother on her death bed, Ellen has never felt more alone. When it becomes clear that her mother has kept secrets about a history darker than Ellen ever imagined, Ellen must find answers about the past if she has any hope for a future.

DI Barton and his team are still recovering from a particularly tough and grisly case, so a report of a kidnapping, followed by the discovery of two dead bodies, is the last thing they need. There’s a murderer on the loose, and the killer needs to be stopped before they strike again. This winter, there will be vengeance on Ellen's mind, and DI Barton will struggle with his hardest case to date.

How can Barton find the truth, when all the victims and witnesses are dead?

Ross Greenwood writes gritty, heart-pounding thrillers, with twists aplenty, and unforgettable endings. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Ian Rankin.

Praise for Ross Greenwood:

'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke

‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog

'Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

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Dear Readers, thanks for checking out my books.

I write two different types of novels. The first is a detective series set in Peterborough starring DI Barton which starts with The Snow Killer.

I don’t write cliches, so Barton is no unprofessional alcoholic. He is a family man, struggling with balancing his home life against the horrors of the job as he hunts down various killers. There is a strong team with characters you'll grow to love. There are also some dark scenes that will have your heart in your mouth and a fast pace to keep you interested.

The other novels I write are influenced by my time working as a prison officer. HMP Peterborough is the only prison in the UK which holds men and women, obviously in separate jails, but it meant I got to work in both environments. The differences were surprising, as was what these fearful places were really like. It was a tough job, with a steep learning curve.

Please feel free to get in touch. I love to hear your thoughts and read your reviews.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087RPXYKK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books; Large type / Large print edition (November 5, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3418 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 410 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,259 ratings

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After some were republished. Here is my complete list of works:

Canaries in the Coal Mine

The Snow Killer

The Soul Killer

The Ice Killer

The Cold Killer

The Fire Killer

The Santa Killer

Lifer

Survivor

Chancer

Jail Break

Prisoner

Hunter

Death on Cromer Beach

Death in Paradise

Death in Bacton Woods (possibly)

I was born in 1973 in Peterborough and lived there until I was 20, attending The King's School in the city. I then began a rather nomadic existence, living and working all over the country and various parts of the world.

I found myself returning to Peterborough many times over the years, usually when things had gone wrong. It was on one of these occasions that I met my partner about 100 metres from my back door whilst walking a dog. Two children swiftly followed. I'm still a little stunned by the pace of it now.

Fifty Years of Fear book was started a long time ago but parenthood and then after working in sales management all my life, i randomly spent four years as a prison officer. Ironically it was the four a.m. feed which gave me the opportunity to finish the book as unable to get back to sleep I completed it in the early morning hours.

It's surprising for me to realise I've written ten books now. There are two strands, one where the books concern lives affected by prison, and then my detective series starring DI John Barton. The first Barton book, The Snow Killer hit the coveted number one spot on KOBO, with the second and third in the series not far behind.

The Snow Killer spent a week at number one on the Apple Audiobook Charts. The Cold Killer has twice been a top 10 Amazon bestseller for Audible as well.

The Fire Killer is out in May 2022.

My book about a prison officer, with a little bit of me in it, is also out now. Prisoner will help you understand a world that hopefully you never have to experience first hand.

I hope you enjoy reading them.

Please feel free to get in touch.

https://www.facebook.com/RossGreenwoodAuthor/

Twitter - greenwoodross

Insta - rossg555

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mystery experiences
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
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I have completed four of the Barton series, including the Santa story. Like me, you will be excited there are two more, which I have waiting. The characters are so real, you'll think you work with them. The balance of personal life and police procedures move seamlessly. Author has fabulous ideas.
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liz k
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story line but gets a bit boring.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021
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This is another sequel that's not as good as the first book in the series. This book has a good story line but just seems to get a bit boring and doesn't hold my interest as much as the first two in the series did.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2022
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Fun read, likable characters and a serial killer you can almost root for. Looking forward to the next story in this series.
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Virginia Fischer
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally gripping
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021
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I enjoyed this book fully. It kept me interested. I liked the characters and the way they were developed. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
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Monica Mac
4.0 out of 5 stars A solid read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
I have read Ross Greenwood's books before and I really liked them, so when I found myself looking at this book at the library, I needed to read it, of course!

Ellen is a woman with not a lot to lose. She works in a dead-end job and she has been through some terrible trauma in her life. What she does next will probably shock a few people (although there are probably others who wish they had the guts to do what she did!).

An interesting tale of murder, mental health and families, absolutely. Very well crafted.

4.5 stars from me.
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kfromMN
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
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This book will give you a lot to think about. I found myself feeling very sympathetic toward the criminal in spite of the horrific crimes committed.
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JanineB
3.0 out of 5 stars Uneven
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2020
I wanted to read this mystery because I hoped it would be atmospheric about murder and the cold of winter. Flashes of that do exist, “Ice crystals on her (cemetery angel) face make her expression more demonic than angelic,” but it’s not the flavor of the entire book.
I found this to be an uneven reading experience. Two voices alternate, the third person narration about the lead detective, Barton, and the first person narration of the killer. The killer’s voice was far more interesting. Sometimes Barton came across as wooden, telling information for the reader’s benefit rather than what would be realistic dialogue, and some supposed joking between him and others rubbed me the wrong way. A wife who tells her husband he has a butt for a stomach isn’t funny. Also I felt the story went on too long. I tired of even the killer’s voice after awhile although for a long time I had rather cheered her on. Some surprises from the unreliable narrator of a killer were nice twists. and did keep me reading in hopes of finding the real truth.
I received a free copy of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
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E. Robbins
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not stop for the life of me
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
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The story drives itself in a low a powerful gear from the first chapter. The Ice Killer gets in your head until you are at least half on her side. Simply excellent and food for thought besides.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2022
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I really enjoyed these books. The author tells both sides of the story so you know what's going on. Will read all .
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Heather Radford
5.0 out of 5 stars DI Barton
Reviewed in Australia on April 8, 2024
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This is another great read from Ross Greenwood. I really like the main characters and enjoy hearing their own lives interwoven with the main story. An interesting and unexpected book so thoroughly enjoyable!
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anna koumas
4.0 out of 5 stars I’ve killer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2023
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Very good read had you hooked from the very first chapter
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Deewun
5.0 out of 5 stars Brutal
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2021
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A cast of ruthless, mentally-damaged characters wage war against a group of dedicated detectives,hampered by procedure and legality. Eventually the situation is resolved, but is it?
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Tony Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars A great change from other books
Reviewed in Australia on October 17, 2023
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Concept structure was great
I liked living the life of the good and bad guy instead of the good guy all the time
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