A Cold Day in Paradise
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
320
Novel • Fiction
Paradise, Michigan • 1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
In A Cold Day in Paradise by Steve Hamilton, readers follow Alex McKnight, a former Detroit cop turned private investigator, as he navigates the challenges and mysteries in Paradise, Michigan. Alex confronts a series of chilling events tied to his past, interweaving personal history with present-day investigations in his search for truth and justice.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Gritty
Unnerving
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Steve Hamilton's A Cold Day in Paradise captivates with its suspenseful plot and well-drawn protagonist. Set against a vivid backdrop, it intertwines mystery with personal struggle. While praised for its gripping narrative and atmospheric setting, some find its pace uneven. Nevertheless, it's a commendable start to the Alex McKnight series, delivering tension and intrigue.
Fans of suspenseful mysteries and crime novels like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Gone Baby Gone will enjoy A Cold Day in Paradise. Readers who appreciate flawed, complex detectives and atmospheric settings akin to the works of James Patterson will be drawn to this thrilling story set in a chilly, small-town landscape.
13,863 ratings
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320
Novel • Fiction
Paradise, Michigan • 1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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