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Other than the bullet lodged less than a centimeter from his heart, former Detroit police officer Alex McKnight thought he had put the nightmare of his partner's death and his own near-fatal injury behind him. After all, Maximilian Rose, convicted of the crimes, has been locked in the state pen for years. But in the small town of Paradise, Michigan, where McKnight has traded his badge for a cozy cabin in the woods, a murderer with Rose's unmistakable trademarks appears to be back to his killing ways. With Rose locked away, McKnight can't understand who else would know the intimate details of the old murders—not to mention the signature blood-red rose left on his doorstep. And it seems like it'll be a frozen day in Hell before McKnight can unravel the cold truth from a deadly deception in a town that's anything but paradise.
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"After reading a later book in the series, I've come back to pick it up at the beginning. I'm looking forward to reading straight through. Interesting characters, good plot, and a setting (Upper Michigan) that intrigues me."
— Holly (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Steve Hamilton is a star on the rise…[A] brilliant, chilling debut.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review
A Cold Day in Paradise Listener Reviews
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" Excellent; Continuing character: Alex McKnight (first in series); former cop turned PI believes the man who shot him years ago is after him again, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan "
— Joe, 2/6/2014 -
" Story was interesting from the start, flowed well. Not action-packed but interesting from beginning to end. First in a series, and I've purchased the other 7 in audio format. "
— Sharon, 1/26/2014 -
" Introduces Alex McNight -- set in UP in Michigan. Good introduction to the series. "
— Laura, 1/19/2014 -
" This books is an Edgar Award winner and worthy of a read! "
— JoAnn, 1/18/2014 -
" Starts off well but the main character grows less likeable as the book goes on. The plot also goes off the rails about 2/3 of the way in. Supporting characters are flimsy and also unsympathetic. Ending felt rushed. "
— Rmichno, 1/16/2014 -
" A light read with minimal twists and turns...an easy Sunday after noon book. "
— Toni, 1/12/2014 -
" I loved The Lock Artist and had high hopes for this book, but I was a bit disappointed. I am a Michigander, so I really like his descriptions of Detroit and the UP, but I found the plot a little too twisted. I'm still a fan of Hamilton's and will read more of his books. "
— Susan, 1/9/2014 -
" Amazon recommended this one to me..I would pass. "
— Podurham, 1/3/2014 -
" Very good debut novel, although one with a few holes in the plot. The P.I. Alex McKnight is a bit of a cliche, but is at least believable with no super amazing abilities. I will read more in this series by Steve Hamilton. "
— Kathleen, 11/30/2013 -
" love Alex! love the book! so lovin the series...:) "
— Annie, 11/29/2013 -
" good PI story, set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula "
— Mary, 11/27/2013 -
" This was recommended to me because I said that I like John Grisham. It was a very good read and can't wait to see what else is out there by this author. "
— Mom, 6/9/2013 -
" Two homicidal maniacs in one book is one too many, but this was entertaining enough that I'll go on to the next in the series. "
— Caro, 2/1/2013 -
" This was an interesting read. Some of the language and inflections of of tone were very indicative of the Upper Peninsula. The conclusion was very unexpected. "
— Susan, 10/24/2012 -
" Read for my mystery book club. We deceided to try a new author...Took me awhile to finish "
— Emily, 10/17/2012 -
" You can read my thoughts here. "
— Joy, 9/22/2012 -
" It was an exciting read and I would reccomend it to everyone even if you are not a mystery reader!! "
— Judy, 6/29/2012 -
" Cops and previous cops are all crazy.......they certainly don't react rationally. This guy is as un-rational as you can get. For some reason I'm still interested in reading more, it's like my crazy appeal to the bone landy. "
— Frances, 6/4/2012 -
" Enjoyed this first book of Alex McKnight series..look forward to continuing the series! "
— Cindy, 4/18/2012 -
" I am not a fan of mysteries. Every few years, I decide to give one a try. I only end up getting creeped out and losing sleep. Blech. "
— Malia, 10/25/2011 -
" Another great Book Club selection! Will definitely be reading more in this series. "
— Jenny, 4/13/2011 -
" Good little mystery, cranked right along. "
— Brennan, 8/27/2010 -
" This is the book for which Franklin won an Edgar? "The Lock Artist" is a much better book...better written, more interesting characters...and by that I mean, well-rounded characters who drive the plotline..."A Cold Day in Paradise" seems remarkably mediocre in comparison. "
— Ann, 6/6/2010 -
" A nice, quick read - good weekend/cabin book. Murder/mystery based in the UP (you know, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan). If you are from the area you'll enjoy all the local place references and descriptions of the yooper characters. "
— Ann, 2/25/2010 -
" First time reading this author. My friend Nancy recommended him. It was a really great book with lots of twists and turns. Kept me guessing right up to the end of the book. "
— Gail, 2/4/2010
About Steve Hamilton
Steve Hamilton is the two-time Edgar Award–winning, New York Times bestselling author of the Alex McKnight series (with over a million copies sold), the Nick Mason series, and the stand-alone novel The Lock Artist. Two of his novels have been named New York Times Notable Books of the Year, and he’s one of only three authors in history to win Edgar Awards for both Best First Novel and Best Novel. Other major awards include the Shamus, the Barry, the AMA Alex Award, and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for Best Thriller. He was born and raised in the Detroit area and attended the University of Michigan, where he received the prestigious Hopwood Award for Fiction.
About Nick Sullivan
Nick Sullivan has narrated audiobooks for over twenty years and has recorded over four hundred titles. An Audie Award winner, he is also the recipient of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards. His TV and film credits include The Good Wife, The Affair, Bull, Boardwalk Empire, 30 Rock, Our Idiot Brother, and Private Life.