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A Cold Day in Paradise

Steve Hamilton
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A Cold Day in Paradise

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Steve Hamilton

A Cold Day in Paradise

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paradise, Michigan • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Cold Day in Paradise by Steve Hamilton, readers follow Alex McKnight, a former Detroit cop turned private investigator, as he navigates the challenges and mysteries in Paradise, Michigan. Alex confronts a series of chilling events tied to his past, interweaving personal history with present-day investigations in his search for truth and justice.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Gritty

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

13,863 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Steve Hamilton's A Cold Day in Paradise captivates with its suspenseful plot and well-drawn protagonist. Set against a vivid backdrop, it intertwines mystery with personal struggle. While praised for its gripping narrative and atmospheric setting, some find its pace uneven. Nevertheless, it's a commendable start to the Alex McKnight series, delivering tension and intrigue.

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Who Should Read A Cold Day in Paradise?

Fans of suspenseful mysteries and crime novels like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Gone Baby Gone will enjoy A Cold Day in Paradise. Readers who appreciate flawed, complex detectives and atmospheric settings akin to the works of James Patterson will be drawn to this thrilling story set in a chilly, small-town landscape.

3.9

13,863 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paradise, Michigan • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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