- Hardcover: 356 pages
- Publisher: Constable (5 Feb 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0094695202
- ISBN-13: 978-0094695207
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 457,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Another fabulous crime novel from the creator of A Touch of Frost
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Sleepy Denton is sleepy no more; a dead junky, a missing girl, a robbery at the strip joint, an MP accused of a hit and run offence and a multiple rapist at large are all sent to try David Jason’s already overworked DI Jack Frost.
A rapist on the loose, a young girl missing, a robbery at a leisure complex run by a low life, and an old man knocked down by a driver who wouldn’t stop … Detective Inspector Jack Frost knew that there would be lots more to come …
The crime novel at its compelling best, as David Jason read R D Wingrield’s A Touch of Frost.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read the Morse novels, I moved on to Frost - and it's interesting to compare the two. The Morse of the books is much like the Morse of TV - but Frost on the page is more chaotic, more bawdy and more jaded than on the small screen. (Supt. Mullett, however, is the same in both and TV's DS George Toolan seems to be DS Arthur Hanlon in the books.)
The trademark storylines are all here: multiple cases, Frost multi-tasking haphazardly between them, running on instinct with peerless street-knowledge and putting together the loose ends that others don't. Frost may be disorganised but nobody beats him for serendipity.
This novel is a real page-turner (they all are :-). If you've seen the series and want to read the books, start right here!
The trademark storylines are all here: multiple cases, Frost multi-tasking haphazardly between them, running on instinct with peerless street-knowledge and putting together the loose ends that others don't. Frost may be disorganised but nobody beats him for serendipity.
This novel is a real page-turner (they all are :-). If you've seen the series and want to read the books, start right here!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book after watching and thoroughly enjoying the TV series. As always the book is even better. As usual there is so much more detail in the books.
The Frost series differs from other detective novels greatly. The books are based on this policeman's working day, so it involves a number of cases & crimes. Other detective novels usually focus on one crime as their plotline. So Frost could be dealing with a missing person, a murder and burglaries all at the same time. However, this is in no way confusing for the reader. It is extremely easy not only to follow the plot but to get sucked in and not want to put the book down until the end.
David Jason plays this character exactly as you would imagine him.
As one of the other reviewers warns - be careful about reading this book in public as you will laugh out loud.
I would strongly recommend this book and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series
The Frost series differs from other detective novels greatly. The books are based on this policeman's working day, so it involves a number of cases & crimes. Other detective novels usually focus on one crime as their plotline. So Frost could be dealing with a missing person, a murder and burglaries all at the same time. However, this is in no way confusing for the reader. It is extremely easy not only to follow the plot but to get sucked in and not want to put the book down until the end.
David Jason plays this character exactly as you would imagine him.
As one of the other reviewers warns - be careful about reading this book in public as you will laugh out loud.
I would strongly recommend this book and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series
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Very enjoyable
Review by Jennie Bailey. I really enjoyed this novel, others have commented that there is alot going on, to many cases on the go BUT if like myself you have watched the tv series... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. T. Bailey
A Touch Of Frost
If you haven't read any Frost books...DO IT NOW.
Immensely entertaining characters and plots, all
combined with the usual excellent Amazon prices
and efficiency.
Immensely entertaining characters and plots, all
combined with the usual excellent Amazon prices
and efficiency.
Published 12 months ago by Paul Bernasconi
A Touch of Frost
I ordered this for a gift. It arrived on time and in plenty of time for me to post it
Published 13 months ago by sunshine
frost
One of the best books i have read in a long time, could not put it down. I dont normaly read in the day but i did with all the Frost books. Could do with 20 more! Read more
Published 16 months ago by carla
a touch of frost book
i have watched most of the TV series and this book is exactly the character David Jason is. i have purchased three more books because they are a great read. Read more
Published 22 months ago by chrisben-dunedin-nz
A Touch of Frost
A easy to read book which will keep you wondering what twist it will take next and when you have to leave the world of Jack Frost, will keep you eager to return.
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by B. D. Bober
Manic Frost
Another unputdownable effort. I'm working my way through the sadly small number of Frost books, amazed at the sheer pace of the action. Don't these people ever sleep? Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2009 by Gargoyle
Take miles/hours off a journey.
This is very easy listening. Perfect to while away a moderately
long journey. The plot is multi-facetted with inventive asides
woven in. Read more
long journey. The plot is multi-facetted with inventive asides
woven in. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2003 by Bugs
Entertaining detective story, Overwritten.
Entertaining good read. However the author seems to think he has to write by the yard. Too many plots and sub plots, tends to confuse and cause a suspension of belief. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2001
A brilliant listen!
Supremely disorganised, dishevelled and a brilliant detective ... what a great character Jack Frost is - played perfectly by David Jason. Thoroughly recommended ... Read more
Published on 30 May 2001
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