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A Cold Flame

Detective Michael Rossi Crime Thriller Series (Book 2)

Narrator
Mark Meadows
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publish Date
9 March 2021
Run Time
11 hours 39 minutes
Format
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What to expect

‘Aidan Conway is a writer to watch’ Declan Hughes, The Irish Times

Play with fire and you get burned…

A gripping crime thriller, from a new star in British crime fiction. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin.

‘This fast-paced thriller builds, page by page, with a searing intensity to an explosive end’ Deborah Masson

Five men burnt alive.
In the crippling heat of August in Rome, a flat goes up in flames, the doors sealed from the outside. Five illegal immigrants are trapped and burnt alive – their charred bodies barely distinguishable amidst the debris.

One man cut into pieces.
When Detective Inspectors Rossi and Carrara begin to investigate, a terror organisation shakes the city to its foundations. Then a priest is found murdered and mutilated post-mortem – his injuries almost satanic in their ferocity.

One city on the edge of ruin.
Rome is hurtling towards disaster. A horrifying pattern of violence is beginning to emerge, with a ruthless killer overseeing its design. But can Rossi and Carrara stop him before all those in his path are reduced to ashes?

Critics Review

  • ‘A Cold Flame is a gripping, white-knuckle thrill ride of a crime novel, set against the heat and dust of a vividly rendered Rome seething with corruption and conspiracy. Detectives Rossi and Carrera guide you safely through the inferno, always finding time for a cold drink and some perfectly cooked tagliatelle along the way. Aidan Conway is a writer to watch’ Declan Hughes
  • Praise for Aidan Conway:
  • 'A brilliantly dark crime debut dripping with menace and atmosphere. You'll not want to put this one down’ Brian McGilloway
  • ‘A rapidly unfolding corruption plot in an exquisite setting’ Rachel Sargeant, author of The Perfect Neighbours
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  • ‘A dark, gritty and atmospheric thriller. An immersive debut novel written with style and confidence’ Michael Wood

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Details

Author
Aidan Conway
Narrator
Mark Meadows
Duration
11 hours 39 minutes
Release Date
9 March 2021
ISBN
9780008461867
Format
x-book®
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Genre
Crime and / or mystery fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction

Synopsis

‘Aidan Conway is a writer to watch’ Declan Hughes, The Irish Times Play with fire and you get burned… A gripping crime thriller, from a new star in British crime fiction. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin. ‘This fast-paced thriller builds, page by page, with a searing intensity to an explosive end’ Deborah Masson Five men burnt alive.In the crippling heat of August in Rome, a flat goes up in flames, the doors sealed from the outside. Five illegal immigrants are trapped and burnt alive – their charred bodies barely distinguishable amidst the debris. One man cut into pieces.When Detective Inspectors Rossi and Carrara begin to investigate, a terror organisation shakes the city to its foundations. Then a priest is found murdered and mutilated post-mortem – his injuries almost satanic in their ferocity. One city on the edge of ruin.Rome is hurtling towards disaster. A horrifying pattern of violence is beginning to emerge, with a ruthless killer overseeing its design. But can Rossi and Carrara stop him before all those in his path are reduced to ashes?

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