Cold As Ice: Novel (A Kristen Conner Mystery Book 3)

BOOK: Cold As Ice: Novel (A Kristen Conner Mystery Book 3)
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Praise for
Cuts Like a Knife

“An intense, eerie, funny, and suspenseful thriller with a very subtle faith thread that enriches rather than suffocates the story.”

USA TODAY

“A thriller that blends all the elements of the genre: evil criminal, dedicated cop and exciting ending. Readers can’t help enjoying this new voice.”

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“In this debut, Gilroy introduces a witty, endearing cast of characters. The suspense is taut and moves forward at a steady pace to keep the reader firmly invested in the outcome of the story.”

RT BOOK REVIEWS (ROMANCE TIMES)


Cuts Like a Knife
was gripping from the very beginning. Detective Kristen Conner is such a wonderfully multi-dimensional character. This was an amazing read by a debut novelist.”

FRESH FICTION

“I loved this book! Mark is an author to watch. He’s written believably and honestly about a serial killer without dragging readers through every horrible cut of the knife. Crime scenes are described, yet leave enough to our imagination. Highly recommended.”

FAMILY FICTION

“After reading
Cuts Like a Knife
, I was shocked to learn it was a debut novel. Gilroy’s writing feels effortless, as if he had been doing this for decades. I enjoyed every minute of this intense roller coaster ride, even the parts that scared the blip out of me!”

POPCORN READS

Praise for
Every Breath You Take

“A riveting, fast-pace suspense that will keep you hooked from the opening scene. You will not want to miss this thriller!”

FRESH FICTION

“Miss Congeniality meets Castle’s Kate Beckett; a lethal, smart, and fun combo.”

USA TODAY

“A character driven, police procedural of murder, intrigue and suspense on the order of
Castle, Law and Order
or
The Mentalist.
Gilroy knows how to create authentic characters and situations and continues to be a writer to watch.”

THE SUSPENSE ZONE

“The latest Conner police procedural is a terrific undercover investigative thriller starring an engaging cop. The whodunit is top rate—
Every Breath You Take
is a fabulous urban mystery.

THE MYSTERY GAZETTE

“Gilroy ensures he is no one hit wonder with second police procedural starring the ever practical and feisty detective Kristen Conner. I love the snappy dialogue, authentic relationships, and intriguing suspense that permeate the story.

RELZ REVIEWZ

“The murder investigation makes this a good detective story, but the key to the novel is Kristen Conner herself. She can be strong, self-deprecating, sarcastic, and caring. She is easy to like. Readers will be rooting for her all the way.

CBA RETAILERS+RESOURCES

COMING APRIL 2016!

A new boss with a new set of rules. A new partner with a new set of expectations. A new murder—a notorious drug dealer with a long list of suspects—with a new set of dangers and political landmines. But nothing compares to squaring off with an old enemy.

Some things never change. Detective Kristen Conner is under pressure.

THE SERIES

A Kristen Conner Mystery
Book 1
A Kristen Conner Mystery
Book 2
A Kristen Conner Mystery
Book 3
Coming April 2016

Cold As Ice
A Kristen Conner Mystery—Book 3
Copyright © 2015 Mark Gilroy Creative LLC
www.mkgilroy.com

Published by Sydney Lane Press
2000 Mallory Lane, Suite 130-229
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
www.sydneylanepress.com

Library of Congress: 2015947992

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or any other—except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

This novel is a work of fiction. Any references to real events, businesses, celebrities, or locales are used only for a sense of authenticity. Any resemblance to actual persons is entirely coincidental.

EDITIONS
Paperback:
978-0-9912124-7-7
eBook:
978-0-9912124-0-8
Hardcover Large Print by
Center Point Press: 978-1-62899-831-3
Also available as an audio book.

Version: SLP.003.2015.02

Cover Design: Kim Russell/Wahoo Designs
Interior Design: Bart Dawson

International English Language Version

 
Dedicated to my sisters
Cheri and Susan
Who never fought with each other like
Kristen and Klarissa
 

Contents

PART ONE

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

PART TWO

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 38

Chapter 39

Chapter 40

Chapter 41

Chapter 42

Chapter 43

Chapter 44

Chapter 45

Chapter 46

Chapter 47

Chapter 48

Chapter 49

Chapter 50

Chapter 51

PART THREE

Chapter 52

Chapter 53

Chapter 54

Chapter 55

Chapter 56

Chapter 57

Chapter 58

Chapter 59

Chapter 60

Chapter 61

Chapter 62

Chapter 63

Chapter 64

Chapter 65

Chapter 66

Chapter 67

Chapter 68

Chapter 69

Chapter 70

Chapter 71

Chapter 72

Chapter 73

Chapter 74

Chapter 75

Chapter 76

Chapter 77

Chapter 78

Chapter 79

Chapter 80

Chapter 81

Chapter 82

Chapter 83

Chapter 84

Chapter 85

Chapter 86

Chapter 87

Chapter 88

Chapter 89

About the Author

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