Stone Cold Heart audiobook

Book Reviewed on www.whisperingstories.comStone Cold Heart is a superbly written crime thriller featuring Cat Kinsella, a young strong police officer, as the lead character who is always determined to find the truth, no matter the cost.The plot captivated me from the first page and took me into this thrilling tale full of family secrets and lies.I just adored Cat Kinsella’s character, she’s not perfect but goes all out to solve the death/murder of Naomi Lockheart, a PA who was found dead after attending a party. I also had a soft spot for Cat’s working partner Luigi Parnell who is a seasoned police officer. He too wanted justice but he also added humour to this story. These two characters are so well described that they came to life in my mind and made me feel as if I knew them already. I also loved the connection between them as it had been written so well.The book was utterly compelling, so much so it kept me reading late into the night unable to put it down! I enjoyed the chapter where all was finally revealed but the final chapter, that was just amazing even if it did finish on a cliff hanger. I now can’t wait to read more books featuring Cat Kinsella and also from author Caz Frear too.A huge well done to the author for such a fabulous read, I will be recommending this book to all my family and friends.

3.5⭐️ rounded up to 4DC Cat Kinsella #2We first met Joseph Madden owns a coffee shop in the second book in this series. He believed his wife is threatening him and asks Cat Kinsella for help. Now, fast forward a bit and Joseph appears in Cat's life again. This time he's the suspect in the death of a young girl. The evidence all points to him, but he claims that he is innocent. But his wife does not corroborate his alibi. There is something not quite right, but Cat can't put her finger on it.This story is told from Cat's point of view. I have not read the first book in this series but I think it can be read as a standalone. This has an extremely well written and thought out plot, and I liked the authors style in writing. The characters are true to life. It's a bit of a slow burner but with all the twists,the pace is set right. Cat's family are a bit dysfunctional. I will have to read the first book in the series now. A great read.I would like to thank NetGalley, Bonnier Zaffre and the author Caz Frear for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Man this is gonna be a GREAT series!! I enjoyed this 1 (the second book in the series) even more than the first! They’re that perfect mix of police procedural & domestic thriller.. But NO boredom- both aspects are equally as interesting. I liked this “case” better then the first, and I’m really enjoying following along with Kats “family stuff.” (Because of that I really recommend reading the first 1 before this. It doesn’t always matter- but in this case there’s quite a bit that will go over your head if you skip that.) Now back to this 1..😊 An exceptionally good mystery- I couldn’t figure it out & couldn’t wait to find out what was what, & great characters- even the secondary characters are really fleshed out. I’m excited- I hope we have quite a few more coming!

I really enjoyed Caz Frear's debut novel 'Sweet Little Lies' and this second book in the series did not disappoint. Knowing the back-story to the characters increased my enjoyment of the novel but I do think it works as a stand-alone read as well.The highlight for me is the unusual aspects of the characters and the police procedures. Murder victim Naomi Lockhart, a young Australian draws two families into the twisted world of this plot. The author wrote a perfectly disturbing, highly unpleasant character in Joseph Madden, who soon becomes the main suspect but is he being set-up in an elaborate scheme or is he truly despicable?Detective Cat Kinsella has her own seriously weird Irish family to deal with (and hide from), and partner Luigi Parnell adds the perfect amount of humour to the story.This read felt really authentic and the highlight for me was the really unexpected ending!

I listened to this one on audio as with the first installment of the series, and the narrator is fantastic. I think of her voice as Cat's voice. The narrative moves along at a fairly quick pace and the ending definitely sets up the next installment of the series. I liked the mystery and the way it cleverly comes together in the end was surprising. The interplay between the different law enforcement officers is the best part of the story, because their snappy dialogue propels the mystery forward. I can see that it might not appeal to people who like a large amount of action in their police procedurals, but I enjoy the way they puzzle out the solutions.I look forward to the next book in the series.I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.

After I read Caz Frear’s “Sweet Little Lies” I immediately wanted more from main protagonist Cat Kinsella so when Stone Cold Heart turned up I pretty much dropped everything and read it. Like the last novel this was so utterly gripping I think the zombie apocalypse could have started and I wouldn’t even notice..Stone Cold Heart is Stone Cold Brilliant, encompassing not only an intensely intriguing background family drama but also a twisty mystery that has both psychological thriller elements and a strong anchor of police procedural. Mixing all this up into an intelligent plot with unpredictable outcomes makes this a perfect storm of a read, throw in a perfect last line and you have an absolute winner.Caz Frear is a hugely talented writer and you know that’s still important to note in these days of mixed quality choices in reading- if like me you want depth of perception, words that come together in ways that tip your emotional balance and a damned good story to boot then look no further.Cat Kinsella is engaging and more importantly realistic, flawed yes but not defined by it, the supporting cast all well drawn and important to the whole. In this particular instalment the mystery element is beautifully done I devoured every word.If I could have the next one now please…Highly Recommended.

A fractured marriage. A silent family. A secret that connects them all......Having read and loved Caz Frear's first novel "Sweet Little Lies" I was very much looking forward to meeting DC Cat Kinsella again in "Stone Cold Heart". "When DC Cat Kinsella is approached by Joseph Madden for help with his wife Rachel, there's not much she can do. He claims that Rachel has been threatening him, but can't - or won't - give Cat details as to why. Dismissing it as a marriage on the rocks, Cat forgets about it. That is until Naomi Lockhart is found dead after a party attended by both Joseph and Rachel and Joseph is arrested for the murder. Joseph says his wife is setting him up. His wife says he didn't do it. Adulterer. Murderer. Victim. Who would you believe......?"I just love Cat, she's such a likeable main protagonist. Although not flawed, she isn't perfect either and her whole tough demeanour is a refreshing change to the troubled and 'poor me' female characters you so frequently meet in other police procedurals. In fact all the characters are convincingly portrayed and the storyline is knockout brilliant. The relationship between Cat and her Sergeant, Luigi Parnell was truly wonderful to read but even better was the relationship between DCI Kate Steele and her team, realistic humour, excellent leadership and a perfectly believable working scenario. I enjoyed this fantastically plotted story from the very first page, with relevant twists and turns and with frequent forays into Cat's personal life, this made for very impressive reading and one that I found very hard to put down. All through the story I felt I was a part of the hard working team solving the murder, so good was the author in engaging the reader every step of the procedural way. This is the second in the DCI Cat Kinsella series and by no means do you need to read the first one, as this works just as well as a standalone. Although for personal enjoyment and to fully engage with the superb characters, you may want to read "Sweet Little Lies" first. The last sentence leaves a fantastic opening for book three which I'm now eagerly anticipating for the future, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this seriously addictive series, the author Caz Frear, or DCI Cat Kinsella herself. If you're a crime fan you shouldn't be disappointed!An amazing five stars for a read that kept me thoroughly entertained!

Me ha gustado también el 2º libro de la detective Cat Kinsella. Los personajes del primer libro siguen rayando a gran altura y la trama de esta segunda novela está muy bien trenzada manteniendo el interés en todo momento. Me gusta como lo cuenta Caz Fear y la buena noticia es que parece dar a entender que la detective Kinsella tendrá más entregas. Recomendable.

4.5/5Sweet Little Lies by Caz Frear was a great debut, but Stone Cold Heart was an even better follow-up! This book is also a bit on the slower side, but there is still plenty going on to keep you going and once again the case was complex with multiple suspects. There are quite a few characters and at times I would find myself a little confused about who was who, so I do think I might have missed out a bit on the whole picture. However, I am just so impressed at Frear's ability to come up with such an intricate plot and be able to carry it out so well. There are moments of humor in the novel and one of the things I love about this series is how witty some of the characters are. Cat is a smart female lead as well as a great detective, and the more I read about her the more I love her!The audiobook for Stone Cold Heart is narrated once again by Jane Collingwood and of course, she crushed it. Even after just 2 books, I can't picture anyone other than her voicing Cat and I really hope she ends up narrating all the books in this series. The audio is a bit less than 12.5 hours and once again went really quickly for me. I listened to it all in one day because I had to know how the book would end, and I LOVED the last sentence. I really can't wait to see where Frear is taking this series, and the sort of things Cat will get up to outside of her detective work. I think this is a great book to pick up if you like detective fiction and police procedurals without all the blood and gore. I do recommend reading them in order just so you can get more of the big picture with Cat, but it could also be read as a standalone. I can't wait for book 3!I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Segundo libro de una serie policíaca protagonizada por una detective de la policía de Londres, Cat Kinsella; marcada por las difíciles relaciones familiares que arrastra.En esta ocasión, debe investigar el asesinato de una joven australiana después de asistir a una fiesta de la empresa en la que trabaja; siendo los principales implicados el matrimonio dueño de la empresa y sus familiares.La historia está narrada en primera persona por parte de la propia Cat, y es por eso que es el personaje más desarrollado de la historia. Su compañero de trabajo, el maduro detective Parnell, es el siguiente en importancia. El resto se describen lo justo y necesario para mantener la coherencia.La trama es embrollada, sobre todo por las relaciones entre los implicados.Recomendable; pero no leer sin haber leído el primero de la serie, ya que está muy relacionado con la vida personal de Cat.

I felt immediately drawn into the action of this unusual police procedural by the highly interesting cast of characters. Following the murder of young Australian PA, Naomi Lockhart, the police focus their attention on two related families: the Maddens and the Connors. The highly unpleasant Joseph Madden soon becomes their main suspect, but did he really kill Naomi or is he the victim of an elaborate frame-up?We soon learn that the central character, the likeable detective Cat Kinsella, has her own guilty secrets which, if revealed, would put an end to her career and close relationships. I got the impression that more details of Cat’s criminal Irish family could be found in the previous novel Sweet Little Lies (which I haven’t read) but, on the whole, I found the intrigue of the partial details given here to be enough.The action did occasionally flag in the middle section, although, I suspect, that does accurately reflect the pace of real police investigations, and the author was concerned about authenticity. The ending, however, was a real knockout blow, which I could never have seen coming.

Segunda entrega de las aventuras de la inspectora Cat Kinsella. En este nuevo caso la familia, aunque menos, pero sigue participando en sus desvelos y angustias. Un asesinato, un asesino al que apuntan muchas pistas y un caso que no está tan claro como parece. Me ha gustado la forma de resolverlo y como piensa y como actúa Cat, una policía humana con fallos y que le da muchas vueltas a la cabeza, jajaja, leeré el tercero pronto que, por ahora, es el último publicado.

Book reviews on www.snazzybooks.comThe brilliant DC Cat Kinsella is back, in the new release from Caz Frear which follows on from the hugely entertaining Sweet Little Lies.Stone Cold Heart builds on the brilliant character of Cat, with her own issues (largely around her dad and his less-than-squeaky-clean history) and faults, but despite all this – or perhaps because of this – she’s a hugely likable character. I love her and the way she interacts with her colleague, Parnell, who is another brilliant character. There are lots of snarky comments and lines from Cat and her colleagues which made me laugh, as well as a satisfying lack of cheesiness or predictability in her relationship with boyfriend Aiden. We find out more about their relationship and Cat herself, on top of the information from book one, and although it’s not necessary to read the first book, I think it enhances the reading of this one.Another great aspect of this novel is the tight, intriguing plot. Although focused on the investigation into Naomi's death, there's plenty more revealed as the team dig deeper, and a variety of people find themselves in the frame for her murder. There are multiple strands to the story which come together really well towards the end and left me feeling satisfied with the result, and excited to return again to this great cast of characters (whenever book three is released)!

I would like to thank Netgalley and Bonnier Zaffre for an advance copy of Stone Cold Heart, the second novel to feature DC Cat Kinsella of the Met.When Joseph Madden approaches Cat in his coffee shop she thinks he’s being creepy but it turns out that he wants advice she’s unqualified to give, he thinks his wife Rachel is threatening him. Months later the team are investigating the murder of Naomi Lockhart, a young Australian working in London and discover that Joseph Madden may have had something to do with it.On the whole I thoroughly enjoyed Stone Cold Heart. It is told in the first person by Cat Kinsella and she has a wonderful voice. There is nothing unfiltered about it so the reader gets her thoughts, editorials on events and decision making in an authentic tone which is warm and inviting. For that alone I would have given the novel five glorious stars but there is a downside. Something Cat did in the previous novel, which I have read but after so much time and so many books I can’t remember what, drives much of her current personal behaviour. As it is never spelled out it gets a bit annoying so I would recommend reading the books in chronological order and close together.The plot is very clever. Mostly it is a case of he said/she said with some excellent characterisation thrown in to muddy the waters. Cat spends most of her time trying to unravel fact from fiction and deciding who to believe. As a result it is not a fast moving read but it is quietly compulsive as the lies are uncovered and the solid ground slowly becomes a quagmire.None of the family the novel revolves around is particularly likeable but nobody really is under the microscope of a murder enquiry. They are all well drawn and I really liked the gradual unveiling of their true character. Nothing should be taken at face value.Stone Cold Heart is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.

Caz Frear has done it again with this cracker of a book. DI Cat Kinsella was back with her partner DS Luigi Parnell in this intelligent police procedural.A murder of a young woman with her head bashed in caused the cops to rush to the investigation. And the Maddens and their extended family were all suspects. The investigation had just started when Cat remembered that one of the Maddens had complained about his wife. And now the same wife did not support his alibi for the murder, and Cat was stumped. What was she missing? Whom should she believe? Who had killed the girl? The book was a bit slow at the beginning but soon picked up. A clever plot where Cat had to find out who was lying gave it a psychological twist. The turns in the story along with unlikable characters made it easy for me to suspect all of them. Cat and partner Parnell had a great work chemistry, their banter made me smile. Romantic interest with Aiden gave the book a softer edge.Though it could be read as a standalone, the team would be more interesting if the first book was read. A good murder mystery with a clever plot line solved by hardworking cops made this an exciting read.

4.5 -5 stars! Another great read from Frear! Again we are following DC Cat Kinsella as she navigates the murder of a young woman and her own personal drama and family secrets. Although this one could be read without reading Sweet Little Lies (Frear's debut), I highly suggest you start with SLL. You get to know Cat and her questionable family. Cat is a good detective and a strong woman but she must toe the line between how to be a good sister/daughter and how to be a good cop. I highly recommend this series if you are a fan of detective mysteries with great characters. Thanks to Harper Collins for the ARC!