Frozen Summer

Dive into the captivating world of 'Frozen Summer', the riveting conclusion to Ian Austin's acclaimed Dan Calder trilogy. This gripping crime novel artfully intertwines themes of redemption, trauma, and the quest for truth, offering readers a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of its flawed protagonist, ex-detective Dan Calder. With his struggles against depression and a haunting past filled with buried secrets, Calder embarks on a journey from England across the globe, tangled in the web of his past mistakes. In 'Frozen Summer', he battles not only external forces but also inner demons as he delves into a chilling cold case that has left its mark on his life. This unsolved murder investigation, famously dubbed 'Frozen Summer' by his girlfriend Tara, unravels the chilling mysteries where Calder finds himself as both investigator and suspect. The tension escalates as he grapples with the potential loss of his family, including their new son, Bradley. Will Calder unveil the truth that binds him to his darkest hour, or will the shadows of his past pull him under? A must-read for fans of contemporary crime fiction, 'Frozen Summer' keeps readers on the edge, blending suspense and psychological depth effortlessly. Perfect for avid readers searching for frenetic mysteries and emotional character studies, this novel offers a rich experience that echoes long after the last page is turned.

Author: Ian Austin
Bind: paperback


Publication Date: 02-12-2019

Ian Austin is being compared to Ian Rankin with his Dan Calder trilogy of crime novels. Frozen Summer completes this thrilling trilogy! The Dan Calder series is a trilogy of crime novels featuring the uniquely talented but also uniquely flawed ex-detective. His struggles with depression and a cupboard bursting with skeletons vie for attention as he reluctantly travels from England to the other side of the world and back again, attempting to prevent or solve some of the darkest crimes imaginable and trying to maintain his loose grip on sanity all at the same time. Causing trouble or falling headlong into it is more than a habit for Dan Calder and it’s only the depth which ever seems to vary. Frozen Summer is the nickname Dan Calder’s girlfriend Tara gives to a cold case, the coldest one of all. Who else but Calder would contemplate investigating the unsolved killing where he’s the only suspect? The time’s come to revisit the scene of his blackest experience in order to try and move on once and for all. At stake are the relationships with Tara, their new son Bradley and possibly his very liberty. One way or another it ends here. Right here, right now.