‘Storytelling of the highest quality . . . Callaghan is a new voice to be welcomed’ Daily Mail
‘Even better than Child 44. Akyl Borubaev is a terrific creation’ Anthony Horowitz
In the burning heat of the sun, murder is deadly cold.
Having resigned from Bishkek Murder Squad, Akyl Borubaev is a lone wolf with blood on his hands. Then the Minister of State Security promises Akyl his old life back . . . if Akyl finds his vanished mistress. The beautiful Natasha Sulonbekova has disappeared in Dubai with information that could destroy the Minister’s career.
But when Borubaev arrives in Dubai – straight into a scene of horrific carnage – he learns that what Natasha is carrying is worth far more than a damaged reputation. Discovering the truth plunges him into a deadly game that means he might never return to Kyrgyzstan . . . at least, not alive.
(P)2017 WF Howes Ltd
‘Even better than Child 44. Akyl Borubaev is a terrific creation’ Anthony Horowitz
In the burning heat of the sun, murder is deadly cold.
Having resigned from Bishkek Murder Squad, Akyl Borubaev is a lone wolf with blood on his hands. Then the Minister of State Security promises Akyl his old life back . . . if Akyl finds his vanished mistress. The beautiful Natasha Sulonbekova has disappeared in Dubai with information that could destroy the Minister’s career.
But when Borubaev arrives in Dubai – straight into a scene of horrific carnage – he learns that what Natasha is carrying is worth far more than a damaged reputation. Discovering the truth plunges him into a deadly game that means he might never return to Kyrgyzstan . . . at least, not alive.
(P)2017 WF Howes Ltd
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Reviews
His [Tom Callaghan's] descriptions are wonderful - sickeningly so in fact
Borubaev has developed into a deeply satisfying protagonist, capable of humanity amid the violence
A powerfully descriptive writer
This is a wonderful book . . . the narrative is savage yet at the same time beautifully crafted . . . A Killing Winter satisfies on so many levels
Storytelling of the highest quality . . . Introduces a detective it is impossible not to believe in. Callaghan is a new voice to be welcomed
A Killing Winter is a brilliant debut, and an early contender for one of my top reads of the year
The story and writing sustained me right through to the killer twist ending
It's brutal but not cynical; you feel it . . . atmospheric and stirring
Callaghan is a hell of a writer, with a tremendous sense of pace and an arch ear for juicy dialogue, and the pages fly by.
Ticks all the boxes of plot, setting and character.
Just keeps getting better . . . buy the whole series right away
Fast-paced and enthralling
Even better than Child 44. Akyl Borubaev is a terrific creation
The denouement is suitably surprising and satisfactory. I got there breathless and tense
Unforgettable
[Tom Callaghan's] gloomy atmospheric portrait convinces and he writes with style and panache . . . A lively story and a riveting glimpse of an unknown society
A Killing Winter is a highly accomplished debut . . . Tom Callaghan is a name to watch.