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Cold Death: Two sadistic killers are on the run... (THE DS HUNTER KERR INVESTIGATIONS Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Michael Fowler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 643 ratings
DS Kerr is back on the case of another Yorkshire mystery! Perfect for fans of Peter Robinson, Kate Ellis, Faith Martin and L J Ross.

Three violent crimes, but are they connected?

North Yorkshire, 2008

Detective Sergeant Hunter Kerr and his team are still reeling from the fallout of the ‘Dearne Valley Demon’ serial killer case.

Hunter’s partner, DC Grace Marshall is plagued with ongoing panic attacks. But now she finds herself in charge of another major incident.

A young woman’s badly beaten body has been discovered, dumped in a local lake.

Hunter, meanwhile, has personal problems of his own. His parents are attacked in a seemingly random road-rage incident.

But Hunter suspects his father is hiding something from him.

While Grace and Hunter pursue each mystery, another set of brutal killings are uncovered in Glasgow.

It seems two killers are at large. But is there a link?

And what dark secrets has Hunter’s father been hiding…?

COLD DEATH is the second crime novel in the DS Hunter Kerr Investigations series: serial killer police procedural thrillers set in Yorkshire.

‘The author is a retired police inspector with extensive experience in CID and the Vice and Drugs Squads. It is this experience which provides Cold Death with its most outstanding feature, the strong sense of authenticity’ – Promoting Crime Blogspot

THE DS HUNTER KERR INVESTIGATIONS SERIES:
Book One: Heart of the Demon
Book Two: Cold Death
Book Three: Secrets of the Dead
Book Four: Coming, Ready or Not
Book Five: Shadow of the Beast
Book Six: Hunted
Book Seven: Unsolved
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Taking a well-earned break from the Dearne Valley Demon case, Detective Sergeant Hunter Kerr s rest is suddenly shattered when he witnesses a violent argument involving his father, shortly followed by a murderous road-rage attack upon his parents. As he delves deeper, Hunter uncovers disturbing facts and suspects that his father is harbouring a sinister secret from his past; a secret, which he is desperate to keep buried. In his father s native Scotland a sadistic and violent killer is on the rampage. Three retired detectives are found tortured and butchered. Is there a link? Or, is it someone who just likes killing cops? Hunter pushes and pushes to learn the truth, never realising just how much danger he was placing himself, and those around him in. In Barnwell, Hunter s working partner, DC Grace Marshall, recovering from her own psychological problems arising out of the Demon serial-killer investigation, is acting sergeant in his absence and soon finds herself in charge of her first major incident; a young woman s battered body is dragged from the freezing waters of the local country park.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08257NRS2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 3, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1913335700
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 7 ‏ : ‎ THE DS HUNTER KERR INVESTIGATIONS
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Following retirement, after thirty-two years as a police officer, working mainly as a detective, Michael returned to the deadly business of murder, as a writer. His past work brought him very close to some nasty characters, including psychopaths, and gruesome cases and he draws on that experience to craft his novels: There is nothing gentle about Michael's stories.

His landmark novel 'Heart of the Demon', published in 2012, introduced Detective Sergeant Hunter Kerr. He has since written five novels and a novella featuring him. He also released the first of his DS Scarlett Macey books in 2016.

He is also the author of a stand alone crime novella 'Chasing Ghosts' and a true crime thriller 'Safecracker'.

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Customers find the book to be a good easy read with well-developed characters and a gripping storyline. They appreciate the pacing, with one customer noting how it keeps readers engaged. However, several customers point out issues with apostrophe misuse throughout the text.

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20 customers mention "Readability"18 positive2 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate its procedural writing style.

"...It's well written and intelligent. The perfect mix of the situations, procedurals, and developed personal relationships...." Read more

"The story and characters are gripping and well developed, but the copy-editing is so bad as to make this a difficult read...." Read more

"...Like the other two novels this is an excellent read and I would highly recommend it...." Read more

"...Michael’s work is not only intense and mesmerizing it also offers empathetic connections. Great work!" Read more

7 customers mention "Storyline"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one review highlighting how the dual narrative works well, while another mentions the good stories running simultaneously and the perfect mix of situations.

"...It's well written and intelligent. The perfect mix of the situations, procedurals, and developed personal relationships...." Read more

"...There are two separate storylines, firstly there is a murder case that Hunter Kerr is trying to solve as well as another storyline involving his..." Read more

"The story was interesting and moved along nicely. However, the lack of proof reading and the errors are a real distraction...." Read more

"This is a great series with really enjoyable characters and complex mysteries that keep you engaged...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book.

"...I would love to see 20 more! The characters are very real. All of the detectives etc are well developed. You get to know them all...." Read more

"The story and characters are gripping and well developed, but the copy-editing is so bad as to make this a difficult read...." Read more

"...The characters are well developed and we get to know about their families and their work life. Well worth the read." Read more

"I appreciate how the characters develop and yet there is integrity between each of the books. I personally found this one the most enjoyable." Read more

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Customers find the pacing of the book engaging and intense.

"...From the start you really like them all and become very involved. It's well written and intelligent...." Read more

"...Michael’s work is not only intense and mesmerizing it also offers empathetic connections. Great work!" Read more

"...with really enjoyable characters and complex mysteries that keep you engaged...." Read more

"A perfectly readable and enjoyable addition to the DS Hunter Kerr books...." Read more

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Customers criticize the book's frequent misuse of apostrophes.

"...chapters, especially, read like a rough draft, and almost every apostrophe is used incorrectly...." Read more

"...An apostrophe is often misused when a plural is indicated and there are spelling errors such as using "there" instead of "their"" Read more

"...Some minor points: incorrect use of possessive apostrophies...." Read more

"...series and just as enjoyable except for continuance of annoying erroneous use of apostrophes, e.g., "Inspector's'"...." Read more

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  • gayle
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
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    I have read the three books so far in the series. I would love to see 20 more! The characters are very real. All of the detectives etc are well developed. You get to know them all. None are thrown in for fluff. From the start you really like them all and become very involved. It's well written and intelligent. The perfect mix of the situations, procedurals, and developed personal relationships.

    Sorry I didn't get into the details, but with many reviews, it's like being told the end of a movie before you watch it. You will not be disappointed with the series.
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  • Wicked Witch of the NW
    4.0 out of 5 stars Is there an editor in the house?
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2014
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    The story and characters are gripping and well developed, but the copy-editing is so bad as to make this a difficult read. The final chapters, especially, read like a rough draft, and almost every apostrophe is used incorrectly. I don't know if it's just the Kindle version (which is lacking commas throughout--and not just the pedantically correct ones, but those essential to making sense of the sentences), but the book desperately needs a copy editor. I'm reluctant to read another because this process--despite the strong story--was so frustrating! Caveat emptor.
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  • TonyW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can I add another star?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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    Having given the other two DS Hunter Kerr novels five stars each how do I go about rating this one even higher? Like the other two novels this is an excellent read and I would highly recommend it. There are two separate storylines, firstly there is a murder case that Hunter Kerr is trying to solve as well as another storyline involving his own father. Even though there is no connection between the two stories, apart from Kerr's involvement, this dual storyline works very well. I am a fan of novels where an incident in the past plays out into the future and in this case I was able to work out part of the solution linking the past to the present, but I won't give away any endings here. As far as I can see there are only three novels in the series but I hope Michael Fowler has a few more in the pipeline.
    Tony Waldron
    (Dublin).
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  • eileen sautner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Real life adventure, great to the end
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
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    This book fills my need for experiencing good detective work. Michael’s work is not only intense and mesmerizing it also offers empathetic connections. Great work!
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  • John K White
    3.0 out of 5 stars good easy read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015
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    The story was interesting and moved along nicely. However, the lack of proof reading and the errors are a real distraction. An apostrophe is often misused when a plural is indicated and there are spelling errors such as using "there" instead of "their"
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  • yinekka
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2013
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    I have read all three of this author's books and I really like them. The skeleton of the police procedural is fleshed out with the telling of how the crime is solved. The main character, Hunter Kerr, is very likeable although one must feel sympathy for the spouses of police persons who have to manage on their own whilst a crime is being investigated. It was a good change to read of the two main characters' intact marriages and Kerr's wife being such a support for her husband.

    Some minor points: incorrect use of possessive apostrophies. unnecessary use of precise terms e.g. mandible instead of jaw, location 503 - early doors in her career - I can't guess what the correct word would be. - She kir with the other location 2475. A few more but nothing that a good proof reader shouldn't be able to clear up.

    I look forward to reading more of this author's work
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  • Nightengalejml
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2014
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    This is a great series with really enjoyable characters and complex mysteries that keep you engaged. The characters are well developed and we get to know about their families and their work life. Well worth the read.
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  • antonio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Crime Read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2014
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    This is my first book by this author but it won't be the last. He covered just enough details to not drown the novel with them. I am going back to read the first book in the series. Well done.
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  • Shirley McDonald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in Australia on January 5, 2015
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    Another good book by this author. Once again it was very interesting and kept your interest to the very end.
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  • Kindleitis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just gets better with each book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2013
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    This 2nd continued episode from the series builds on the first introducing more characters and multiple story lines making this a really good read. Whether its because I have lived most of my life around where the books are based or just that the author was a former detective himself but the books feel authentic with the right amount of attention to detail that makes it all so believable. Can't wait to read the next instalment.
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  • Chris
    4.0 out of 5 stars A pint of Wards & a whiskey chaser
    Reviewed in Australia on December 15, 2013
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    The second CD Hunter Kerr book
    Michael Fowler`s experiences as a South Yorkshire cop come through in his compelling writing. He had me captured from the word go with his portrayal of the underbelly of Scotland and south Yorkshire. Great reading, I enjoyed this and his first book immensely.
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  • Mach1
    4.0 out of 5 stars Second book in a series of three.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2013
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    As in 'Heart of the Demon', a good detective story. This was an excellent read. D.S.Hunter Kerr is a man who thinks about and looks after his family as well as being a copper through and through. A team player but a clever individual. I loved it! Hears to book no. 3.
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  • finkie chitalwise
    5.0 out of 5 stars 'Cold Death'
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2012
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    I really enjoyed this book - it showed how the police work without blinding us with science and yet being very informative at the same time. The characters were believable and likeable (except the villains of course!) It proves that you don't have to use foul language to make the conversations more 'realistic'. It was all the more interesting for having 2 separate murder plot and Cold Death (D.S.Hunter Kerr) investigations running at the same time. The narrative flowed easily, unlike some books. I look forward to more books by Michael Fowler.
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