The Killer in the Cold by Alex Pine (Paperback)

When a body dressed as Santa Claus is found in the snow outside a small Cumbrian village, DCI James Walker is called in to investigate. Initially hopeful that the death is a tragic accident, he soon realises there is something far more sinister beneath the festive facade. The corpse turns out to be a former police officer — someone who, on paper, should not have been in this place at this time.

As Walker digs deeper, he discovers that this may not be an isolated incident. Another body surfaces not long after, and the clock begins ticking. With fresh snowfall threatening to erase vital clues, the evidence slips away faster than he can piece it together. Walker must race to catch the killer before they strike again — and before the winter cold buries the truth forever.

In the tight-knit community, shadows stretch long, and trust is fragile. As Walker hunts for connections between the victims, he becomes aware that someone is hiding in plain sight. The serenity of the snow hides chilling secrets, and Walker must use all his experience and instincts to prevent more bloodshed. The stakes are high — and in the cold, nothing stays buried forever.