THE COLDEST BLOOD an absolutely gripping and unputdownable crime mystery (The Cambridgeshire Fens Crime Thrillers Book 4)

‘Intelligent crime fiction — leaves the reader hungry for more.’ Val McDermid, No. 1 bestselling author

CWA DAGGER AWARD-WINNING JIM KELLY’S ABSOLUTELY GRIPPING CRIME MYSTERY SERIES SET IN THE STUNNING CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS.

Praise for Jim Kelly:

‘Kelly goes from strength to strength.’ The Mirror

‘Kelly is fast gaining a reputation for his literate, atmospheric novels.’ Daily Mail

‘Intensely atmospheric.’ Literary Review

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In the quiet, remote landscape of the Cambridgeshire Fens, the past is never truly buried — and neither are its secrets.

In the depths of a brutal winter in the Fens, a man is found frozen to death in his armchair. The windows to his high-rise flat wide open. The TV still on. His cup of coffee frozen in the mug beside him.

Declan McIlroy’s neighbours say he was crazy. But journalist Philip Dryden knows better than to assume this troubled young man would take his own life. Or that he’s just another victim of the cold.

Especially when he finds the body of Declan’s best friend, ice-cold and covered in frost on the doorstep of his secluded farmhouse.

A ruthless killer is taking advantage of the deadly cold to hide their tracks.

Then Dryden discovers a sinister connection to St Vincent’s Orphanage in Ely — and the case takes a disturbing new twist.

The past is far from dead. And now it’s coming for Dryden.

An unputdownable crime mystery, laced with dark secrets and a protagonist who is as flawed as he is determined, perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Caro Ramsay, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, L.J. Ross or Jack Cartwright.

READERS LOVE THE COLDEST BLOOD:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A harrowing and intriguing mystery . . . The author weaves together the disparate threads of the various stories to make a satisfying whole.’ Damascat

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I adore all the Fenland books.’ Amazon Customer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kelly will chill you and grip you . . . An immensely clever and literate writer.’ Julian B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I would read anything by Jim Kelly.’ Sambolard

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I raced through this book.’ J.S. Bundy

MEET PHILIP DRYDEN
Philip Dryden’s beautiful wife has been lying in a coma ever since a horrific car accident he blames himself for. Living alone on his houseboat, Dryden’s guilt has never subsided as he was pulled to safety by an unknown rescuer and failed to save her. His role as an investigative journalist is both his salvation and his curse, as Dryden’s relentless passion for uncovering the truth often drives him into the heart of mysteries that threaten his own safety.

THE SETTING
The Cambridgeshire Fens are known for their miles of open, remote farmlands and endless skies. The constant threat of flooding and the unpredictable weather make it a difficult terrain to navigate, but the locals wouldn’t wish to be anywhere else. The desolate beauty stretches as far as the eye can see.

ALSO BY JIM KELLY
THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS MYSTERIES
Book 1: THE WATER CLOCK
Book 2: THE FIRE BABY
Book 3: THE MOON TUNNEL
Book 4: THE COLDEST BLOOD

More by Jim Kelly coming soon!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DJFJNQYY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joffe Books Mystery, Crime Thriller, Suspense Fiction (2 Oct. 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 345 pages