Un grande thriller
Come si arriva alla verità quando tutti i testimoni sono morti?
Dall’autore del bestseller Il killer della neve
Fino a dove può spingersi un criminale che si crede Dio?
Una serie di morti all’apparenza scollegate tra loro tiene impegnato il detective Barton. Quando una prova incastra un sospettato, subito consegnato alla giustizia, sembra giunto il momento di tirare un sospiro di sollievo. Ma gli omicidi, invece di fermarsi, continuano… E molti di essi sembrano ruotare intorno alla famiglia di una giovane donna, Claudia Birtwhistle, fidanzata con un detective della squadra di Barton. Una traccia comincia a delinearsi e pare condurre a un’ipotesi inquietante: un assassino spietato che crede di poter fare le veci di Dio e che non teme la morte. Riuscirà il detective Barton a fermarlo?
«Una storia oscura, intelligente, piena di colpi di scena...»

È nato nel 1973 a Peterborough, in Inghilterra. È autore di numerosi bestseller dalle atmosfere crime. Prima di diventare uno scrittore a tempo pieno, è stato un agente carcerario per quattro anni. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato Il killer della neve e La morte non aspetta.

Dall’autore del bestseller Il killer della neve
Il maestro del thriller che ha scalato le classifiche
Come potrai trovare la verità quando tutti i testimoni sono morti?
Non c’è pace per il detective John Barton. Appena uscito dal periodo di convalescenza seguito alla sua ultima indagine, si ritrova infatti a dover rimpiazzare il proprio superiore – appena andata in maternità – come ispettore capo. Questo non significa soltanto pile di scartoffie da compilare, ma anche dover controllare i detective più giovani e inesperti.
Proprio quando Barton sta cominciando ad abituarsi al nuovo ruolo, la sua squadra viene chiamata sulla scena di un brutale triplice omicidio. Le vittime non sono esattamente le persone più oneste di Peterborough e la tentazione di affidare il caso a qualcun altro è forte; tuttavia, il senso del dovere spinge Barton a prendere in carico l’indagine.
Questa decisione lo porterà ad affrontare il caso più difficile della sua carriera, perché quello che sembrava un “semplice” omicidio plurimo nasconde qualcosa di molto più oscuro e intricato. C’è qualcuno, là fuori, che non si fermerà davanti a nulla prima di aver ottenuto la sua truce vendetta…
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«Tiene col fiato sospeso fino alla fine.»
«Un ricco cast di personaggi e una trama esplosiva ti tengono incollato alle pagine fino al drammatico colpo di scena finale. Il detective Barton è già nella lista dei grandi investigatori.»
«Il maestro del thriller Ross Greenwood dimostra ancora una volta il suo talento con una storia incredibilmente avvincente.»

È nato nel 1973 a Peterborough, in Inghilterra. È autore di numerosi bestseller dalle atmosfere crime. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato Il killer della neve, La morte non aspetta e Il killer di ghiaccio.

Un grande thriller
Il thriller che ha scalato le classifiche inglesi
Quando nevica non tutti rimangono a casa al sicuro…
Una famiglia viene uccisa a colpi d’arma da fuoco in mezzo alla neve, ma uno dei figli sopravvive. Anni dopo, decide di vendicarsi, segnando la nascita del killer della neve. Dopo i primi omicidi, però, l’assassino sparisce dalla circolazione, non seguono altri crimini e il caso resta irrisolto.
Cinquant’anni dopo, una crudele scia di omicidi porta a pensare che la sete di sangue del Killer della neve si sia risvegliata. La squadra incaricata delle indagini brancola nel buio in quella che è una corsa non solo contro il tempo, ma anche contro il meteo: ogni volta che nevica, una persona viene uccisa.
E mentre il rude e disilluso detective Barton e i suoi collaboratori cercano di venire a capo del mistero, l’assassino si nasconde in piena vista. E continua a uccidere...
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A ogni nevicata, un nuovo omicidio...
«Un ricco cast di personaggi e una trama esplosiva che ti tengono incollato alle pagine fino al drammatico colpo di scena finale. Il detective Barton è già nella lista dei grandi investigatori.»
Richard Burke
«Un crime con una grande coscienza sociale.»
«Con Il killer della neve, Ross Greenwood dimostra il suo talento di maestro del thriller.»

È nato nel 1973 a Peterborough, in Inghilterra. È autore di numerosi bestseller dalle atmosfere crime. Il killer della neve è il primo della sua serie thriller di maggior successo.

'A real page turner which kept me glued to my seat and got my heart racing.' ★★★★★
A murder made to look like suicide. Another that appears an accident.

Barton and his team move quickly, and once the killer is behind bars, they can all breathe a sigh of relief. But death still lurks in the shadows, and no one's soul is safe. Not even those of the detectives…

How do you stop a killer that believes life is a rehearsal for eternity, and their future is worth more than your own…?

Ross Greenwood writes gritty, heart-pounding thrillers, with twists aplenty, and unforgettable endings. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Stuart MacBride.

Praise for Ross Greenwood:

'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke

What readers are saying about The Soul Killer:

‘Fear the north wind. Because no one will hear you scream…’

A family is gunned down in the snow but one of the children survives. Three years on, that child takes revenge and the Snow Killer is born. But then, nothing - no further crimes are committed, and the case goes cold.

Fifty years later, has the urge to kill been reawakened? As murder follows murder, the detective team tasked with solving the crimes struggle with the lack of leads. It’s a race against time and the weather – each time it snows another person dies.

As an exhausted and grizzled DI Barton and his team scrabble to put the pieces of the puzzle together, the killer is hiding in plain sight. Meanwhile, the murders continue…

The first in a new series, Ross Greenwood has written a cracking, crackling crime story with a twist in its tale which will surprise even the most hardened thriller readers. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Stuart MacBride.

Praise for The Snow Killer

What readers think of The Snow Killer:

Vinnie has always been different. But Vinnie is a survivor…

The Santa Killer is coming to town…

A few days later, the mother of the woman attacked rings the police station. Her granddaughter has drawn a shocking picture. It seems she was looking out of the window when her mother was attacked. And when her grandmother asks the young girl who the person with the weapon is, she whispers two words.

Bad Santa.

The rumours start spreading, and none of the city’s women feel safe - which one of them will be next?

He’s got a list. It’s quite precise. It won’t matter even if you’re nice. 

Ross Greenwood is back with his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin.

Praise for Ross Greenwood:

'Ross Greenwood is at the top of his game.' Owen Mullen

'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke

‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog

'Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

Ben wasn’t brought up, he was dragged up.

With absent parents and broken friends, a young Ben makes choices that are ruining his life. Before he’s even twenty, Ben’s spells in prison begin, and soon he finds himself involved in serious crime. When people begin to die, Ben must choose a side.

But is this really the life Ben wants or is there a way out of this vicious cycle? Is he destined to fulfil his fate of being once a prisoner, always a prisoner? Or can Ben swap a life on the inside, for one with hope on the outside?

Ross Greenwood is back with this shocking, page-turning glimpse into the criminal underworld.

This book was previously published as THE BOY INSIDE.

Praise for Ross Greenwood:

'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke

‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog

'Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

It's hard to live when you think you deserve to die…

When a tired old inmate is found dead in his cell, the prison is obligated to investigate and so DI Barton attends. The men he interviews have been convicted of some of the worst things a human being can do, but it appears likely that the death was due to natural causes.

When the house of the dead man is burgled and that crime is followed by a suspicious fire, Barton desperately needs to speak to his widow, but she’s nowhere to be found.

In the space of twenty-four hours, everyone he wants to talk to has vanished. Then he receives some post which makes him believe he could be the next to disappear.

Barton’s investigation goes full circle, through a series of brutal murders, back to the prison, and all signs are pointing to the fact that he’s made a terrible mistake.

There’s a violent killer on the loose, who wants everyone to learn that some people deserve to die.

DI Barton is back as Ross Greenwood continues with his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin.

Praise for Ross Greenwood:

'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke

‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog

'Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

Winter is coming, and Detective Inspector Barton is facing the toughest case of his career...

DI Barton and his team are still recovering from a particularly tough and grisly case, so a report of a kidnapping, followed by the discovery of two dead bodies, is the last thing they need. There’s a murderer on the loose, and the killer needs to be stopped before they strike again. This winter, there will be vengeance on Ellen's mind, and DI Barton will struggle with his hardest case to date.

How can Barton find the truth, when all the victims and witnesses are dead?

Ross Greenwood writes gritty, heart-pounding thrillers, with twists aplenty, and unforgettable endings. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Ian Rankin.

Praise for Ross Greenwood:

'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke

‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog

'Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

'A masterclass in crime fiction' Jane E James

The BRAND NEW thriller from bestselling author Ross Greenwood!

When DI Barton is asked to investigate a seemingly innocuous fire that kills, he believes it's either children fooling around or a worrying racially-motivated crime.

As he delves deeper into the case, he soon realises that there is a history of similar blazes spread out over many years, all within a close area. An idea suggested by pathologist Mortis makes Barton suspect he has the arsonist’s motives wrong.

When a night worker comes forward with a tip, Barton narrows down the suspects. But with all of them acting suspiciously, he knows for sure that one or more of them must be lying. And when a huge house blaze shocks everyone, Barton fears the killer has lost all control.

Who is The Fire Killer? What will be next to burn?

DI Barton is back as Ross Greenwood continues with his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin.

Praise for Ross Greenwood:

'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke

‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog

'Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton