The Ice Angels

'Absolutely outstanding' Angela Marsons 
'A pure, dark, joy’ John Marrs 
 
Ten years ago, in the depths of the Finnish winter, Detective Elea Baker’s daughter was taken—and never found. 
 
Now, in the quiet streets of Lincoln, girls are disappearing again. When one is found on the cathedral steps, clutching a chilling clue linked to the decade-old abduction, there’s only one person who can solve the case: Elea. 
 
Dragged back into her nightmare, she’s determined to bring her daughter home this time—no matter the cost. 
 
But is she chasing a ghost, or on the verge of uncovering a truth that will shatter everything? 
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Praise for The Ice Angels . . . 
 
'Wow… a brilliant thriller with original and multi-layered characters and a story which had me riveted throughout. What a way to launch a new detective! A pure, dark, joy’ John Marrs 
 
'A fast-paced emotional rollercoaster of a book. Loved it' Heidi Perks 
 
'Chilling in every sense of the word. Twisty, dark and utterly addictive. I absolutely loved it' Teresa Driscoll 
 
'I loved it. Caroline has drawn such unforgettable characters. . . I could literally feel my temperature dropping in the brilliantly tense Finnish scenes' Fiona Barton 
 
‘Atmospheric and dark, compelling and emotional, The Ice Angels is a chilling start to a new series. Fear and dread about what was to come crept under my skin as much as the icy cold temperatures. Loved it, a real page turner' Mel Sherratt 
 
'A gripping rollercoaster of a thriller. . . Atmospheric, emotional, intriguing and authentic' Ruth Mancini 
 
'Thrilling. I loved it and highly recommend' Patricia Gibney 
 
'Chilling, atmospheric, and utterly addictive' Lisa Gray 
 
'I could not put it down... my favourite thriller of the year. It's simply wonderful.' Ava Glass 
'Absolutely outstanding, I literally couldn’t put it down. Totally enthralling from the very first page to the last.' Angela Marsons 
 
‘A dark, compelling read with engaging characters.’ Daily Express 
 
'…A chilling thriller' My Weekly

A fast-paced emotional rollercoaster of a book. Loved it

I loved it. Caroline has drawn such unforgettable characters. . . I could literally feel my temperature dropping in the brilliantly tense Finnish scenes

Atmospheric and dark, compelling and emotional, The Ice Angels is a chilling start to a new series. Fear and dread about what was to come crept under my skin as much as the icy cold temperatures. Loved it, a real page turner

Wow… a brilliant thriller with original and multi-layered characters and a story which had me riveted throughout. What a way to launch a new detective! A pure, dark, joy

Chilling in every sense of the word. I felt the temperature in the room plummet around me as I tore through this in a single sitting. THE ICE ANGELS is Caroline Mitchell at the top of her game. Twisty, dark and utterly addictive. I absolutely loved it

A gripping rollercoaster of a thriller. It was atmospheric, emotional, intriguing and authentic, with a twist that did indeed leave me reeling. Caroline's experience as a police detective shines through.

The Ice Angels is thrilling. I loved it and highly recommend

Chilling, atmospheric, and utterly addictive, The Ice Angels had me in its ice-cold grip until the final, shocking conclusion. Elea Baker is an unforgettable main character and I can’t wait to see what she does next!

I could not put it down... my favourite thriller of the year. It's simply wonderful.

Absolutely outstanding, I literally couldn’t put it down. Totally enthralling from the very first page to the last.

A gripping rollercoaster of a thriller. . . Atmospheric, emotional, intriguing and authentic.

The Ice Angels is a dark, compelling read with engaging characters, it’ll be joy to see develop in this intriguing new series.

Caroline Mitchell is a New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post and international #No. 1 bestselling author who has sold over 2 million books . She originates from Ireland and now lives in a woodland village outside the city of Lincoln. A former police detective, she has worked in CID and specialised in roles dealing with vulnerable victims, high-risk victims of domestic abuse, and serious sexual offences. She now writes full time. 
 
Her books have won first place as ‘Best Psychological Thriller’ in the US Reader’s’ Favourite Award Contest, been shortlisted for the International Thriller Writer Awards in New York and been shortlisted for ‘Best Procedural’ in the Killer Nashville awards and the Audie awards. Her crime thriller, Truth And Lies is a No.1 New York Times bestseller and has been optioned for TV.

Ten years ago, in the depths of the Finnish winter, Detective Elea Baker’s daughter was taken—and never found. 
 
Now, in the quiet streets of Lincoln, girls are disappearing again. When one is found on the cathedral steps, clutching a chilling clue linked to the decade-old abduction, there’s only one person who can solve the case: Elea. 
 
Dragged back into her nightmare, she’s determined to bring her daughter home this time—no matter the cost. 
 
But is she chasing a ghost, or on the verge of uncovering a truth that will shatter everything?

Caroline Mitchell

The second book in the Detective Elea Baker series from New York Times, USA Today and international No.1 bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Stuart MacBride. 
Thirty years ago, a killer hid in plain sight. A predator known as the Night Watcher. When he was caught, the nightmare was supposed to be over.But in Lincoln, the past is stirring.The killings have started again – each one recreated in chilling detail, including a calling card that was never made public…Detective Elea Baker is called in as old wounds reopen and fear takes hold of the city.At first, it looks like a copycat. 
 
Then the pattern emerges: the survivors of the Night Watcher are being targeted.And Elea fears the truth is far darker.This killer isn’t repeating the past.They’re finishing it.

Caroline Mitchell

Books by Caroline Mitchell

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