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A Touch of Frost (Di Jack Frost Series) (Paperback)

by R.D. Wingfield (Author)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi Books; New edition edition (3 Oct 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0552145556
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552145558
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.4 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,838 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #6 in  Books > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Authors, A-Z > W > Wingfield, R.D.
    #17 in  Books > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Police Procedurals

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Detective Inspector Jack Frost, officially on duty, is nevertheless determined to sneak off to a colleague's leaving party. But first the corpse of a well-known local junkie is found blocking the drain of a Denton public lavatory - and then, when Frost attempts to join the revels later on, the nubile daughter of a wealthy businessman is reported missing. Sleepy Denton has never known anything like the crime wave which now threatens to submerge it. A robbery occurs at the town's notorious strip joint, the pampered son of a local MP is suspected of a hit-and-run offence and, to top it all, a multiple rapist is on the loose. Frost is reeling under the strain, his paperwork is still in arrears and now, more than ever, his self-righteous colleagues would love to see him sacked. But the manic Frost manages to assure his superior that all is under control. Now he has only to convince himself.

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'A funny, frantic, utterly refreshing brew'
Sunday Telegraph

Detective Inspector Jack Frost, officially on duty, is nevertheless determined to sneak off to a colleague's leaving party.But first the corpse of a well-known local junkie is found blocking the drain of a Denton public lavatory - and then, when Frost attempts to join the revels later on, the nubile daughter of a wealthy businessman is reported missing.

Sleepy Denton has never known anything like the crime wave which now threatens to submerge it.A robbery occurs at the town's notorious strip joint, the Coconut Grove, the pampered son of a local MP is suspected of a hit-and-run offence and, to top it all, a multiple rapist is on the loose.Frost is reeling under the strain, his paperwork is still in arrears and now, more than ever, his self-righteous colleagues would love to see him sacked.But the manic Frost manages to assure his superior that all is under control.Now he has only to convince himself...

'What impresses most is the extraordinarily vivid interplay between the police characters.Frost himself is splendidly drawn'
The Times

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly funny, 22 Jun 2001
By A Customer
Because I enjoyed the TV series enormously I've recently purchased all of Mr Wingfield's books. The first one I chose to read was A Touch of Frost. His portrayal of all the characters is very descriptive and the narrative is brilliant in it's humour. I couldn't envisage anything better than the TV series, excellent as it was, but the books are far better. A warning though: don't read these books in public - your rawcus laughing at the wit on almost every page may just disturb others. I wish Mr Wingfield would write more. I'm suffering withdrawal symptoms already. At least 12 stars.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant listen!, 30 May 2001
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This review is from: A Touch of Frost (Audio Cassette)
Supremely disorganised, dishevelled and a brilliant detective ... what a great character Jack Frost is - played perfectly by David Jason. Thoroughly recommended ... now then, which were the other titles in the series and where's my wallet!?
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Reissue of author's second book in SIGNED LIMITED edition, 6 Sep 1999
By A Customer
The first hardback edition of this title now sells for £600.00+ - if you can find a copy! We decided to reissue the book in a SIGNED LIMITED edition of 350 copies with a blood red binding and silver skeletal hand design. Since the TV series the Frost books, which to date only number five (his new one comes out this November [99]-Winter Frost) have become highly collected in their first hardback editions. This volume will fill that inevitable space in your collection and will not bankrupt you either!! A darn good-looking book as well, even if I say so myself as the publisher.
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