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A Touch of Frost
  

A Touch of Frost (Paperback)

by R.D. Wingfield (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi; New edition edition (12 Nov 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0552139823
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552139823
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 502,099 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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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 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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10 of 10 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
By A Customer
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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 1 month ago by B. D. Bober

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 3 months ago by J. D. Mcintosh

4.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on 21 Dec 2003 by Bugs

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence
A must for all Frost fans. This was a pleasure to read from beginning to end. The book has all the charm and wit that one associates with the character that David Jason has... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2000 by darren_a_wilson@yahoo.co.uk

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