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Cold Reckoning
- Narrated by: Jamie Parker
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
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Summary
The darkness from his past will finally come to light.
For sixteen years, DS Adam Tyler has been searching for answers to his father, Richard’s, death. Convinced it wasn’t suicide, he has been investigating the case in secret.
When a body is found in a frozen lake, linked to a cold case from 2002, it doesn’t seem to have anything to do with the death of his father—except Tyler knows Richard was investigating the same case shortly before he died. And Tyler doesn’t believe in coincidences.
As he throws himself into finding out what really happened that day, Tyler uncovers a string of botched investigations, mysterious disappearances and, ultimately, deep-seated police corruption. There are dangerous people who don’t want Tyler asking questions—and the truth always comes at a price.
This time, it could cost him everything.
From the bestselling author of Firewatching and Nighthawking.
Critic reviews
"A rollercoaster ride of a thriller...will keep you hanging on by your fingertips until the tense final moments." (Peter Robinson)
"Compelling and totally immersive. It’s a brilliant read for anyone with a love of tense intelligent thrillers, with pitch-perfect dialogue." (Kate Rhodes, author of Devil's Table)
"I was hooked on DS Adam Tyler from the first page.... Spot on." (Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man)
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- Drdzim
- 12-01-23
Entertaining, but
The story builds upon the mistakes that an assassin, who is supposed to be this mysterious and super dangerous killer machine, keeps on making. No explanation to why he's so sloppy. Maybe, he really should have retired. But this string of chances and misses undermines the work that the protagonists had put into unravelling the mystery, leading to an unsatisfying conclusion, at least for me. It feels almost silly at times, which is not a good feeling for a thriller.
I might have missed something, but I also don't understand why the main guy runs into dangerous situations alone and unarmed. With no means to defend himself or others, you know from the start that the situation will be resolved due to luck or chance, which ruins the suspense.
However, I can't say the book is bad. Overall, it was a good listening experience. The narrator is just excellent, perfect for this kind of story. The three main characters(the cops) are well-written and sympathetic, The dialogues are also well-written and easy to follow. Although, I didn't see how the main guy was supposed to be troubled or hard to communicate with. He was described as such, but he acted patiently and showed real empathy.
All in all it's an okay book, as long as you don't take it too seriously.
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- barbara
- 01-01-24
Intriguing story
Good narration, well written and intriguing story and a good finish.
looking for the next one in the series now 
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- Sam Taylor
- 08-04-24
Brilliant book 3 in the series
I am from Sheffield so know the areas described in the book well. Which always makes it a little bit special - for me anyway. The second thing that stands out is the narrator and his absolutely brilliant Sheffield accent! One of the characters sounds so familiar. It’s fantastic. There are very very few people who attempt a Sheffield accent and actually achieve it! I’ve had to pass on so many books due to poor narration and accents.
Now to the story! Russ Thomas is honing his skill and developing the characters more and more as the series progresses. They are all likeable or at least relatable even the baddies. In this book we find a little more out about Tyler and his personal life. I do hope he explores a friendship or relationship with the hunky shrink!
Can’t wait for book 4 ! In fact 5 6 and 7
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- Rachel
- 17-01-24
Twists and turns and the plot gets thicker
Just finished this and I can’t wait for the next in the series. The ending, when Tyler shows us again how brilliant he can be was brilliant he can be was a tiny bit tainted by the description of the location it concludes in, but other than that- edge of the seat! The characters continue to develop and we want to know even more about them even if one of them caused some disappointment- it’s all part of the beauty of getting to know people and I think these books really provide that. Excellent book.
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- EMK
- 05-02-23
Completely gripping
Brilliantly written. Very clever plot lines. Incredibly detailed and very intense.
Excellent characterisation and development. Superb narration by Jamie Parker.
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