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On Cold Ground

Detective Karen Hart, Book 5

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On Cold Ground

By: D. S. Butler
Narrated by: Henrietta Meire
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A merciless killer who will stop at nothing. And a detective with nothing left to lose.

When Detective Karen Hart hears a scream echoing out of beautiful Lincoln Cathedral one snowy evening, she is the first officer on the scene. In the chapel a man lies murdered, a bloody cross carved into his forehead.

The twisted killing sends this close-knit community into shock. And a note to the police from the murderer, signed by "The Cleanser", confirms their worst fears: this sadistic slaying is the first of many. The ritual killings will never stop until Hart uncovers the murderer’s ungodly motive.

When early leads become dead ends, Karen starts to wonder if there’s a link to a rumoured conspiracy within police ranks - particularly when an abrasive new officer is assigned to the case. Could the key to catching "The Cleanser" be dangerously close to home? Meanwhile, she is battling her own demons as she struggles to come to terms with the deaths of her husband and daughter.

In her toughest case yet, Karen will come closer than ever before to a dangerous truth. Can she put the pieces of the puzzle together before she’s stopped in her tracks?

©2021 by D. S. Butler. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Crime Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Murder
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Excellent ongoing storyline I’ve been hooked since the first book. Love the narration. I can’t wait to start the next book.

I’m loving the series

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Just loved it, couldn t finish it quick enough, just love DS Hart and her team. The book keeps you interested and on the edge of your seat throughout the book, can t wait for the next one !!
The narrator is fantastic too !! such feeling !!!

Best ever D S Butler !!

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l have followed the Karen Hart series from the outset. Following this book l am way over the absolute tosh that this series has decended into.
I am am avid reader of fictional 'who done its' but increasingly authors like Bulter believe the more fictionally out their the more we readers will like.
Bulters' editors needs re-brand this Violent Fantasy.

Please reconsider your purchase!

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