Frost at Christmas (Jack Frost)

by R.D. Wingfield

Book Overview

Ten days to Christmas and Tracey Uphill, aged eight, hasn't come home from Sunday school. Her mother, a pretty young prostitute, is desperate. Enter Detective Inspector Jack Frost, sloppy, scruffy and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553571680
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Crimeline
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.6" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

A British Columbo

I laugh out loud when I read a Frost novel, although sometimes the British words are hard to figure out. However, after 3 Frost novels they all seem to sound alike. He is entertaining though and a better night's entertainment than TV.

The best book I've read in a long time...

I love the mysteries of Colin Dexter and Reginald Hill, so when a friend mentioned that the Frost series had a lot in common with them, I had to buy one. I was definitely not disappointed. Jack Frost is the most hilarious character I've ever come across. He usually says whatever pops into his head whether it's appropriate or not.I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes British police procedurals. You won't be disppointed!

Great series opener

Terrific writing, interesting characters, witty dialogue. The ultimate plot solution is little strained, but I'd much rather compromise on the crime's "destination" than on the journey there. I vehemently disagree with the earlier reviewer who found Frost self-centered and disgusting. Self-deprecating would be much closer to the truth--a very sympathetic character.

Night Frost

I found this book gripping, exciting and humorous. Detective Jack Frost has his own inapt way of solving crime and will do anything to avoid paperwork and confrontations with the Divisional Commander. Some folk are not convinced Frost to be a suitable detective, but think again as he's not as foolish as some might believe. ! I just can't wait to begin the next novel by Wingfield which I am told are as good if not better than this one. - I recommend this to anyone, even if murder mystery is not your 'cup of tea'. ! 5 Stars.

Ho-Ho-Ho I Loved This Book!!

If you are a conformist, don't read this book. If you are a bureauocrat, a corporate toady, or a member of the politically correct movement, don't read this book. If you are fashion-challenged and don't measure up on the looks scale; if you work for a total idiot who doesn't appreciate the work you do; if you're an underdog who needs a character to identify with, this book is for you. Jack Frost is Britain's answer to Columbo, only Frost is a real, 3D, flesh and blood character. If you like procedurals with bite, you'll love this book.