Frost's primary focus is the disappearance of eight-year-old Vicky Stuart, who has been missing for nine weeks. The case turns darker when another young girl from the same school is found raped and strangled.
is the fifth book in the popular Jack Frost series written by R.D. Wingfield . It follows the famously untidy and insubordinate Detective Inspector Jack Frost as he navigates a chaotic surge of crime in the fictional English town of Denton. Plot Summary
Unlike the more polished TV version played by David Jason , the Jack Frost in the books is described as coarser, more sexist, and a deeply flawed "anti-hero". Winter Frost (Jack Frost series)
Wingfield often opens new investigations just as others seem to be closing, creating a sense of a "mounting workload" that makes the reader feel the pressure Frost is under. Series Information
A prime suspect in the child murders hangs himself in his cell, leaving a suicide note that blames Frost for his death. Key Themes & Style Frost's primary focus is the disappearance of eight-year-old
In this installment, Frost is overwhelmed by a series of grim investigations that stretch his small team to their breaking point:
A killer is targeting local prostitutes, adding to the mounting pressure from his superiors. Wingfield
Reviewers on Amazon note that the book masterfully balances "humour and tragedy," using Frost’s sarcastic wit to offset the grim nature of his cases.