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  • DI Barton, Book 4
  • By: Ross Greenwood
  • Narrated by: David Thorpe
  • Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,236 ratings)
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The Cold Killer

By: Ross Greenwood
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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Summary

It's hard to live when you think you deserve to die....

When a tired old inmate is found dead in his cell, the prison is obligated to investigate and so DI Barton attends. The men he interviews have been convicted of some of the worst things a human being can do, but it appears likely that the death was due to natural causes.

When the house of the dead man is burgled and that crime is followed by a suspicious fire, Barton desperately needs to speak to his widow, but she’s nowhere to be found.

In the space of 24 hours, everyone he wants to talk to has vanished. Then he receives some post, which makes him believe he could be the next to disappear.

Barton’s investigation goes full circle, through a series of brutal murders, back to the prison, and all signs are pointing to the fact that he’s made a terrible mistake.

There’s a violent killer on the loose who wants everyone to learn that some people deserve to die.

DI Barton is back as Ross Greenwood continues with his best-selling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin.

©2021 Ross Greenwood (P)2021 Boldwood Books

Critic reviews

"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." (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, BitsAboutBooks)

"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." (Kath Middleton)

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Ross greenwood has done it again !

I only listen to crime novels and ross greenwood series with DCI barton are the best detective series iv come across and i listen to a book in a day most days all day while im at work and then when i get home ! I adore all his other books and cant wait for more to come his story wrighting is like no other i love the chapters from the killer !! Please keep them coming !!!

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Great book worth the wait

glad to have di Barton back with a great range of psychotic criminals . loved the story line. sad funny clever scary everything you want from a crime book

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Ross Greenwood’s plots just get better and better!!!!!

David Thorpe is a brilliant narrator and actor and really makes the characters come alive as always.A great twist in plot . Onto the Fire Killer now…. Totally addictive… !!!!! .

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I loved the series

I have loved listening to the Barton series, it was very well written and narrated.

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A good, gripping listen

As usual Rob and David did not disappoint. Going to look for book 5 now

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Excellent

Another excellent book in this series. It deals with some dreadful issues but it is done sensitively. Interesting to have a peek into prison system and the associated services. I like the way the author shows the killer and the detective’s separate points of view and David Thorpe is excellent (as usual) at creating the two separate personalities in his interpretation.

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good story, well read

a good story with realistic and Likable characters. the narrator really brings them to life

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Amazing

This book is honestly brilliant. I love this series and they just get better and better.

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brilliant

i love the DI Barton series, a great read! Good narration and addictive. Well worth it.

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love DI Barton

was a little slow to get going in the first third but once it picked up was great story to listen too. hope for more Barton in the future.

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