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The Frozen Dead

Now on Netflix, the Commandant Servaz series

Bernard Minier author Alison Anderson translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Published:27th Feb '14

Should be back in stock very soon

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In a chilling small town, a series of murders unfolds as Toulouse cop Servaz investigates the discovery of a headless horse in The Frozen Dead.

Set in an isolated, snow-covered valley, The Frozen Dead unfolds in a small town in the Pyrenees where a chilling discovery is made. One winter morning, workers stumble upon a headless horse hanging from a frozen cliff, a sight that sends shockwaves through the community. As the local police grapple with the implications of this gruesome find, Toulouse city cop Servaz is called in to investigate. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and the sense of dread is palpable as the investigation begins to unravel the town's hidden secrets.

As the case progresses, DNA evidence links the murder to a notorious inmate from a nearby asylum, deepening the mystery and raising the stakes. The discovery of the first human victim sends the investigation spiraling into darker territory, revealing a web of intrigue and danger. Servaz must race against time to piece together the clues before the killer can strike again, all while navigating the chilling landscape that mirrors the dark events unfolding.

The Frozen Dead is a masterfully crafted thriller that combines elements of horror and suspense, reminiscent of the best works of Stephen King. With unexpected twists and a gripping narrative, this novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats, making it a standout in contemporary crime fiction. The story not only captivates with its plot but also explores the depths of human darkness and the secrets that lie beneath the surface of a seemingly quiet town.

A publishing sensation in France, where it's rushed up the bestseller lists, this is Minier's first crime novel and this translation justifies its vast French reputation...With a villain possessing the intelligence of Thomas Harris's immortal Hannibal Lecter, this is great story-telling, with a creeping sense of dread that would not disgrace Stephen King at his best. * Daily Mail *
A terrific thriller that will keep you up long past your bedtime. The French Pyrenees make a wonderfully atmospheric setting for this complex story of past crimes, madness and revenge. Servaz and Ziegler are a fascinating cop duo, and I hope to see more of them in the future. Excellent. -- Peter Robinson, author of the DCI Banks series
Revenge is at the heart of this clever mystery, which involves a plot as cold-blooded as the slaying of the horse * Sunday Times *
This densely written and very atmospheric thriller is Minier's first novel. It has been a bestseller in France and, in this well-translated English edition, deserves to be one here * Literary Review *
An enjoyable and fast-paced thriller * Sunday Business Post *
Chilling * Elle *
The writing is razor sharp and nothing goes to waste. Enough to make other authors jealous. * Femme Actuelle *
THE FROZEN DEAD is a boiling-hot success * Le Point *
Remember the name Bernard Minier... he might well take his places among the masters of French thrillers * Le Figaro *

ISBN: 9781444732269

Dimensions: 197mm x 131mm x 32mm

Weight: 335g

496 pages