Alex Pine Books

The third book in USA Today bestselling author A.J. Pine's Meadow Valley cowboy romance series, perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown and Jennifer Ryan. Includes a bonus novella!

A year has passed since DI James Walker cracked his biggest case yet, and he's hoping for peace and quiet this festive season. But across the fells, a local farmer returns home on Christmas Eve to find footsteps in the fresh snow that lead down to his unused basement - and no footsteps leading away. Days later, his body is found, alongside those of his wife and daughter. Without a neighbour for miles, there are no witnesses and little evidence. And the crime scene has strange echoes of another terrible murder committed at the farmhouse, twenty years earlier...

Christmas has arrived in Cumbria, and wedding bells are ringing. But an ice- cold killer is waiting in the fells...

In the tradition of New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Susan Mallery and Jill Shalvis, Amy Pine makes her trade paperback debut with a women's fiction novel about mothers and daughters and the value of second chances.

DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy village of Kirkby Abbey.But when he opens an early Christmas present left on his doorstep, he soon realises it is no gift. Inside is a gruesome surprise, and a promise - twelve days, twelve murders. Not long after, the first body is found, half frozen in the snow.As the blizzards descend, panic spreads through the remote Cumbrian village - there's a killer amongst them, and with eleven more victims to go, anyone could be next....

The upcoming Winter thriller by Alex Pine promises to deliver a captivating and suspenseful narrative. Known for his ability to weave intricate plots, Pine is set to engage readers with a story that combines tension and intrigue, likely featuring complex characters and unexpected twists. Fans of the genre can anticipate a thrilling experience as they dive into this latest installment.

This Christmas, the hunters become the hunted. On Christmas Eve, four trail hunters go missing in the fells of Cumbria, prompting a frantic search before nightfall and dropping temperatures. After hours of searching, the first body is discovered—not frozen in the snow, but brutally murdered, signaling that the real hunt has begun. As a snowstorm descends, three lives are at stake. Can the killer be apprehended before the trail goes cold? This chilling thriller is perfect for fans of James Patterson and Clare Mackintosh, offering a unique blend of festive spirit and murder. Readers rave about the gripping storyline, pace, and setting, with one stating it’s the best book they've read all year. Others describe it as a breath of fresh air in the thriller genre, noting how it compels you to read just one more chapter until the end. The fast-paced narrative, filled with red herrings, keeps readers guessing how the plot will unfold. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Lake District, it combines excellent characters with a dark storyline, making it an ideal read on a cold night, especially as snow falls outside.