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Cold Iron [Kindle Edition]

Josh Loomis

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Detective Morgan Everson has gotten pretty acquainted with death. She sees it all the time, especially working the Special Homicide division in Philadelphia. But this case is new. In this case, the victim of the murder is also a potential eye-witness. His name is Seth, and he was dead for thirty-five years before they found him wandering around a cemetery.

A detective himself in the 1980s, Seth sets about putting together the pieces of the former life he can barely remember. In his wake, however, people who knew him start dying, and in particularly violent ways that put them squarely in Morgan's lap. She must discover the connection between Seth and the murders, even as Seth works to understand the whys and wherefores of his resurrection. The connection between the two may be the bullet found among Seth's belongings. It is not jacketed in steel or made with silver, but instead has a core of cold iron. What it means, and the intent behind its creation, will change the lives of both detectives forever.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 233 KB
  • Print Length: 179 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.ā r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B008N0A2FM
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #449,121 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Smart, Nimble, Light 24 July 2012
By Johannes Köller - Published on Amazon.com
Vampires are done. Boring. Humdrum. Old news. So old, in fact, that in the world of Detective Morgan Everson a distinct department of the police force has been tasked with keeping their nighttime activities under control and their existence secret from the larger public: her Special Homicide force. But even for someone used to dealing with bloodsucking fiends, it's slightly out of the ordinary to hear that a casket on Mount Grace appears to have exploded from the inside. Stranger still, the occupant, murdered 35 years ago, is sitting just across the interrogation table. How did Seth Fasil end up six feet under? Why didn't he stay there? And who is trying to put him back under?

Unsurprisingly given their palpable presence, vampires play a considerable part in current events, but their exact goal is a little less clear. Ridiculously enough, vampire stories tend to play the existence of the eponymous living dead as a major twist. Fortunately, Cold Iron is a detective story more so than a vampire story, following not one but three interesting leads. While Seth is busy looking into his own murder, we get to see Morgan investigate the latest unusual killings. Meanwhile, it's also the future. Kind of. The novella seems more eager to dabble in the supernatural than the scientific.

The trichotomy of Seth's death, the means and meaning of his resurrection and Morgan's dealings with nocturnal creatures offers just enough secrets and twists No single thread would have been able to carry the plot, but the combination of all three has created a nimble tale of murder-mystery. Something short, light and focused: A novella. The flipside of this tight structure is relative simplicity. Cold Iron is not exactly the most brainy pursuit, built on action, less than grand twists and dialogue verbalizing subtext. Those looking for a hearty read might be left wanting more (and more there will be), but those looking to be entertained could hardly make a better choice.

This is the kind of fiction best suited for a beach or plane, light and entertaining, not taxingly clever but still noticeably so. Captivating, smart, easy reading. Cold Iron is a great way to spend an afternoon and a promising glance at things to come.
4.0 out of 5 stars COLD IRON---Hot 13 May 2013
By lynn HG - Published on Amazon.com
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I usually take my time reading,I love to savor the story and enjoy the authors sense of direction. This book just wouldn't let me go; I had to keep reading! I loved the unexpectedness and I hope that there are many books to follow in this series.
5.0 out of 5 stars very enjoyable 22 Oct 2012
By Karen - Published on Amazon.com
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I enjoyed the story and the characters. It was an interesting idea and the characters were engaging. Looking forward to the next book.
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