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"A stunning debut. Twisted, tangled, and totally addictive. I'm hooked! ★★★★�����" TG Reid, Dark is the Grave
How long does it take to make a murderer?
For sixteen years, the infamous Midwinter Butcher has terrorised Oxford with grisly, ritualistic animal killings. Every year on the anniversary of DI Joseph Stone’s son's tragic death, another disturbing message appears. Now, Joseph, an Irish detective with a dark past, finds himself living on a narrowboat along Oxford’s haunting canals, unable to escape the shadow of this killer.Despite his relentless pursuit, justice has remained elusive—until he’s paired with the sharp-witted DC Megan Taylor. Together, they dive deeper into the investigation, uncovering that these ritualistic murders are merely a prelude to something more monstrous.
As the case takes a chilling turn, DI Stone and DC Taylor begin to see a sinister pattern: these killings are part of a larger, dark ritual. With Joseph's daughter’s life now in imminent danger, the stakes have never been higher. Can they decipher the murderer’s twisted motives and prevent the next horrific act?
The Dead of Midwinter by J.R. Sinclair is a gripping, atmospheric British crime thriller that captures the essence of dark crime fiction against the moody backdrop of Oxford’s narrowboat canals and hidden alleys. Sinclair's writing is a fresh and exciting new voice in the British crime fiction genre. Fans of gritty crime novels by JD Kirk, T.G. Reid, Alex Smith, LJ Ross, and Rhys Dylan will find this an addictive page-turner. If you love British detective novels, psychological suspense, and dark mysteries, this book will keep you guessing until the shocking end.
What Readers Are Saying About The Dead of Midwinter:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OMG! What a read, what a cracking plot line! I found myself ever turning the pages as I wanted to find out more- the skill of a wonderful author.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well, well, well! What a story, what a ride! I did 5 hours straight on the last third as I couldn't put it down.’
⭐⭐⭐��⭐ ‘If someone had written a crime novel especially for me, this would have been it! For me, it has everything I want in a crime novel: compelling writing; fast-paced & original plot; superb characterisation; real locations; intelligent humour; empathy; elements of shock/surprise.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My heart was racing by the end of the story!’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I had an oh my days moment when a twist in the suspect, killer and investigation was revealed. An easy 5 stars from me.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved loved loved it. Chapter one....MONSTER.’
Genre: Mystery
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