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Cold in Hand

Author: John Harvey
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

11 reviews
Sales Rank: 3597

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.5

ISBN: 0434016942
EAN: 9780434016945
ASIN: 0434016942

Publication Date: January 31, 2008
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Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

Gripping and gritty story July 8, 2008
If you like realistic, sometimes brutal crime detective stories you'll like this book. A multi-stranded story and a cast of well-rounded characters keeps you gripped to the end. Personally, I find all the stuff about Resnick's taste in jazz music a bit boring as I don't know anything about that genre. Nevertheless, I like John Harvey's writing and always buy his latest book.

5 out of 5 stars

Crime Novel of The Year? June 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Cold in Hand is an absolute belter of a novel from John Harvey. Returning to his much-loved character Charlie Resnick, Cold in Hand reminds you just why the original series of Resnick novels was so good. Put simply - you care about Resnick as a character, and boy does he go through the wringer in this story.

John Harvey is a hugely talented writer, but he's produced something above even his usually high standards here. Everything about the book works: superb storytelling, great characters, crackling dialogue, unexpected shocks, twists and turns - you really can't ask for more in a book. And at the heart of it all: the city of Nottingham - modern, fast-paced, violent, out of control - but still the place Resnick calls home.

As a long-standing fan of John Harvey's work, I've been a little disappointed by some of his recent previous efforts, which seemed to lack something despite being well-crafted. But Cold in Hand shows just what's he capable of - it's a cracking return to form.

5 out of 5 stars

An old friend returns May 6, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I was disappointed when Resnick disappeared from this authors main characters, but can understand that sometimes a writer has to develop other characters. I found that the Frank Elder books were not as good as I hoped and was therefore glad to see the resurrection of Resnick and to see the old familiar crew there. The book was as good as I hoped for, and did not disappoint.
You can feel the weariness in Resnick as he gets older, and copes with the greatest loss in his life. I wonder if the introduction of Shields and Ramsden, who really take over the second part of the book, and who are developed strongly set the path that author is going to take in the future. I for one think that there is great scope for these two characters in other books and hope that I am right.

Dont miss it - a great read,

4 out of 5 stars

One of John Harvey's best to date March 27, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I am quite a newcomer to this author's books featuring Resnick - I have only read 3 so far but I thought this book was excellent and I shall now buy the rest. It is quite sad in places though - hopefully we won't have seen the last of Resnick. I was quite disappointed with Gone to Ground and prefer the Resnick series or the Elder books. Plenty of detail and the author obviously knows Nottingham very well. Thank you for this book.

5 out of 5 stars

Cold in Hand March 14, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Reading a Resnick novel is like being amongst old friends.

"Cold in Hand" may be the last chance we have to be with Charlie Resnick as he moves nearer to retirement.

The plot, as always, moves well with a surprise or two. John Harvey really does deserve his reputation as a great British Crime Writer.

If you haven't read his books, then you must start now.