- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Constable; 1st edition (4 Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0094801606
- ISBN-13: 978-0094801608
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 869,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Detective Inspector Jack Frost is a walking nightmare in a politically-correct world. Caustic, chain- smoking and unkempt, Frost does not suffer fools gladly-- least of all his boss, the nit-picking Superintendent Mullet. Yet Frost still manages to command our respect and sympathy. The award-winning success of the Touch of Frost series on TV, starring David Jason, is testimony to how much this character is loved.
In Winter Frost, the fifth novel to date in the Frost series, a serial killer surfaces in Denton and seems to be a two-headed monster, killing both prostitutes and abducting small girls. Frost has an army of suspects rising from every gutter, from the simpering Charlie Weaver, who loves his mother so much, to the sex- obsessed local dentist and the foul-mouthed taxi driver. As Frost chases up a succession of blind alleys, his own position on the Force hangs in the balance. Will he be able to find the killer before he loses his own job? And will Frost's own cock-eyed attitude towards women--not to mention his tolerance of a plainly intolerable colleague- -mean that he'll miss a vital clue?
Wingfield's quick- fire style must owe something to the years that he worked as a writer for the Carry On films. He's one of the few crime writers who can employ a humour that takes none of the impact from his stunning set pieces of horror. -- Elizabeth McGregor
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“Frost is a splendid creation, a cross between Rumpole and Columbo.”
Marcel Berlins, The Times on Night Frost
“Fast paced and wryly amusing, Frost’s latest outing is a delight from start to finish, a unique and unlikely blend of humour and tragedy. More please.”
Val McDermid, Manchester Evening News on Hard Frost
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a marvellous character has been created in the guise of Inspector Frost.I had seen the tv series which is enjoyable but this book was my first authentic taste of the author's true creation.I don't think I have ever laughed so much whilst reading a book.I look forward to reading 'Frost at Christmas'.At Xmas of course!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As expected Mr Wingfield kept me glued to this book. Here again was the Frost from previous books and he was as entertaining and real as ever. For years now I have waited for a new Frost book and I was not disappointed. Please keep them coming, as I was bitterly disappointed when I finished.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first Frost novel I have read but it makes me want to read all of them! I would recomend this book to anyone. It was fantastic and kept me glued up to the last page.
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frost at christmas
Brilliant read from start to finish as are the rest of these stories couldn't put it down would recommend can't wait for my next delivery of new one
Published 1 month ago by cat6372
Good story brilliantly narrated
David Jason brings the story to life with many twists and turns a
thoroughly enjoyable audio tape especially for those with sight
impairment
thoroughly enjoyable audio tape especially for those with sight
impairment
Published 2 months ago by Irene
Excellent!
By chance I read another Wingfield book and I was curious to get another for a confirm on the author, I already start reading it and I really like it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Donatella
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
Funny and Witty
R D Wingfield didnt get to see many of his books made into the tv drama series which is such a shame. Read more
Published 21 months ago by SJ
jack frost in winter
Jack Frost once again defeats the baddies, in his usual style. This is the 5th Wingfield book I have read, all very enjoyable, its a shame there will be no more. Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by J. stroud
You gotta laugh...
....or you'd go crazy! Especially if you happened to be a copper in Denton - the town where crime never sleeps and neither do the local crimefighters. Read more
Published on 6 May 2010 by Gargoyle
Winter Frost by R D Wingfield
I have thoroughly enjoyed all the content of the cd's that I have ordered through you, however as usual, about 50% of the cd's arrived with damaged (cracked or broken) plastic... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by William E. Brooks
Wow!
Probably the best crime series going. I love Wingfield's books and his usual combination of dark and deadly crime and funny and lovable charecters has once again turned up trumps. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2003 by "wheatleygavin"
Great as always!
As with all the other "Frost" books, this was one that, once I had picked it up, I couldn't put down. Read more
Published on 19 July 2000
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