The Frost Killer

Beneath the festive cheer, a cold-hearted murderer has hidden in plain sight.

The Frost Fair at Molecey Estates is West Deeping’s favourite winter tradition. With twinkling artisan stalls, warming local food, and tours of the historic grounds, it promises a weekend of community and celebration. But on a bitter November night, the festivities turn to ice. When a well-liked local stallholder disappears without a trace, a search party is sent out into the freezing estate. What they find shatters the peace – the missing person has been brutally murdered.

At first glance, the victim has a carefree, successful life and seemingly not an enemy in the world. Yet as DI Barton begins to peel back the layers of their quiet existence, he discovers a complicated labyrinth of hidden grudges, dark secrets and lust. Soon, the question is no longer who would want them dead, but where Major Crimes should begin, as the suspect list grows longer by the hour.

With the frost settling in, Barton races to untangle the web of lies, acutely aware that the monster who did this still walks amongst them.

A gripping, atmospheric British procedural that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Ross Greenwood returns to his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin.

Readers love Inspector Barton:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The plots in all Greenwood’s books are strokes of genius and you're left guessing until nearly the end as to the identity of the real baddie.’

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘What sets Greenwood apart is his crisp, engaging prose that masterfully builds suspense while maintaining a fast-paced narrative. Every chapter leaves you wanting more, and his vivid attention to detail creates an immersive atmosphere - you can almost feel the tension simmering beneath the surface.’

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘What I really enjoy about this series is that the characters are so believable. I can hear Barton's knees cracking as he stands up, feel his tiredness trying to adjust to a new work regime and sense his distress when his case frustrates him... If you have not read these books yet, then please do. Highly recommended.’

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Love Ross Greenwood's work, and this one didn’t disappoint. DI Barton is a levelheaded, slightly overweight, thinking man, who has several linked crimes to solve alongside his excellent team. Excellent characters, brilliant storyline and well worth five stars.’

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Loved this book, have read lots of other books by this author and they are all so good. Great characters and great stories. An insight into a completely different world. So well written. This is a must read thriller.’

Praise for Ross Greenwood:

‘Ross Greenwood is at the top of his game.' O J Mullen

'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 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.' Kath Middleton