A Cold Season

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Alison Littlewood

Cass is building a new life for herself and her young son Ben after the death of her soldier husband Pete, returning to the village where she lived as a child. But their idyllic new home is not what she expected: the other flats are all empty, there's strange graffiti on the walls, and the villagers are a bit odd. And when an unexpectedly heavy snowstorm maroons the village, things get even harder. Ben is changing, he's surly and aggressive and Cass's only confidant is the smooth, charming Theodore Remick, the stand-in headmaster. Not everyone approves of Cass's growing closeness to Mr Remick, and it soon becomes obvious he's not all he appears to be either. If she is to protect her beloved son, Cass is going to have to fight back. Cass realises this is not the first time her family have been targeted by Theodore Remick. But this time, the stakes are immeasurably higher...

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  • A Cold Season

    Whilst the descriptions of the moorland in winter are excellant, I found the story unpleasant and not an enjoyable read. Disappointing

    By Cornishwoman - 15.01.2012

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    Having made a very traumatic journey over Saddleworth Moors in a thick fog a few years ago, the images in the book were very strong for me. I thought it was a very dark book with a lot of unpleasant themes. I think they were made worse with the connection between what happened to children in the book and the Moors Murders in the 1960's. Although I did quite enjoy reading the book it did make me uncomfortable at times.

    By Eloise - 16.01.2012

  • Although the first half of this book was well written and enjoyable, the second half of the book made for very uncomfortable reading.

    By Claire - 18.01.2012

  • I usually love to read the supernatural or 'creepy' genre of novels, but this was hugely disappointing. It is too repetitive - I lost count of the times the snowfall was mentioned. Also, if a road between 2 moorland villages is impassible, would anyone in their right mind think 'I'll go up onto the moors and plough my way through deep snowdrifts for a short cut ' ! I think not. And why doesn't Cass seem to meet any of the other parents at the school, except Sally and Lucy, and only Theo the headteacher. No other teachers ? For truly credible and rivetting novels in this genre I'll stick to S J Bolton's in future!

    I usually love to read the supernatural or 'creepy' genre of novels, but this was hugely disappointing. It is too repetitive - I lost count of the times the snowfall was mentioned. Also, if a road between 2 moorland villages is impassible, would anyone in their right mind think 'I'll go up onto the moors and plough my way through deep snowdrifts for a short cut ' ! I think not. And why doesn't Cass seem to meet any of the other parents at the school, except Sally and Lucy, and only Theo the headteacher. No other teachers ? For truly credible and rivetting novels in this genre I'll stick to S J Bolton's in future!

    By E B Holden - 22.01.2012

  • After reading 2 of the R+J books i had high hopes for this one. However, from the very beginning of the book i could tell it was not for me at all. I was very disapointed and ccontinued reading only with the hope that it must get better, but unfortunately it did not. I did not like the style of writing and felt it made for a difficult and unpleasant read. Plot lacking somewhat, not beleivable in lots of places and too much hint dropping all the way through. Very poor.

    By Katie - 27.01.2012

  • Having always been an enthusiastic follower of the Richard & Judy 'Good Reads' - they always pick a good selection and I trust them. Sadly this book was a complete dud. It was tripe, if I am honest. It started as a believable good story and developed into total fantasy rubbish.I am hesitant to continue picking anymore R&J books, which is a great shame. I just do understand how this made it into the final 8?

    Having always been an enthusiastic follower of the Richard & Judy 'Good Reads' - they always pick a good selection and I trust them. Sadly this book was a complete dud. It was tripe, if I am honest. It started as a believable good story and developed into total fantasy rubbish.

    I am hesitant to continue picking anymore R&J books, which is a great shame. I just do understand how this made it into the final 8?

    By CP - 11.02.2012

  • A Cold Season

    I didn't enjoy this book at all. It started off to be a promising read but quickly deteriorated into a mish mash of cliches and repetitive, unbelievable thoughts and actions by the main character. I'm really surprised that this book made the final 8.

    By Eileen - 18.02.2012

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  • I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Having read some of the author's excellent short stories I think she has made the transition to this first novel in promising fashion. The characters and locations are well described and the story is gripping. Its a page turner.

    Margaret

  • Disliked this book intensely. Snow featured a lot. Husband turned up ? A horrible scene on the hill and the ending of the book, if I'm not mistaken had evil triumphing over good. Will certainly not be reading any more of this author's books.

    Ann Allan

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