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Ice Cold
ICE COLD
The New York Rangers are just eight wins away from the Stanley Cup, but just how far behind is the Iceman?
A security guard has been murdered inside the World’s Most Famous Arena, and the killer has left behind a note threatening more bloodshed should the buildings occupants succeed in their mission to capture hockey’s Holy Grail. In order to apprehend the murderous ‘Iceman’ before he strikes again, the NYPD turns to its most celebrated homicide investigator.
Unfortunately, he just retired.
Enter Detective Jack Placey, an unorthodox cop who has as many personal issues as he does solved homicide cases. Alternating between bouts of narcolepsy and insomnia, Placey is teamed up with Sergeant Ramona Isis, a sharp tongued hockey fanatic with demons of her own. The two investigators encounter a sideshow of possible suspects across three states in an effort to bring the Iceman to justice before he kills again and derails hockey history.
Can Jack Placey stay conscious long enough to keep the killers trail from turning ice cold?
The New York Rangers are just eight wins away from the Stanley Cup, but just how far behind is the Iceman?
A security guard has been murdered inside the World’s Most Famous Arena, and the killer has left behind a note threatening more bloodshed should the buildings occupants succeed in their mission to capture hockey’s Holy Grail. In order to apprehend the murderous ‘Iceman’ before he strikes again, the NYPD turns to its most celebrated homicide investigator.
Unfortunately, he just retired.
Enter Detective Jack Placey, an unorthodox cop who has as many personal issues as he does solved homicide cases. Alternating between bouts of narcolepsy and insomnia, Placey is teamed up with Sergeant Ramona Isis, a sharp tongued hockey fanatic with demons of her own. The two investigators encounter a sideshow of possible suspects across three states in an effort to bring the Iceman to justice before he kills again and derails hockey history.
Can Jack Placey stay conscious long enough to keep the killers trail from turning ice cold?
167 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2013
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About the author
Billy Pepitone
11 books26 followersBill Pepitone is a former law-enforcement professional with deep experience in security operations, crisis response, and institutional power structures. A 9/11 first responder, his career included twenty years of decorated service with the New York City Police Department followed by senior leadership roles in public safety and security, providing firsthand insight into the systems, politics, and moral gray zones that shape modern law enforcement and intelligence work.
In 2021, he was a party nominated candidate for Mayor of New York City, an experience that drives the political authenticity and insider perspective found throughout his fiction.
Pepitone has published multiple novellas through independent presses and self-publishing platforms. SOLITAIRE is his first full-length novel, and the foundation of an ongoing thriller series centered on intimate, high-stakes missions with global consequences.
He currently resides in the northeastern United States.
In 2021, he was a party nominated candidate for Mayor of New York City, an experience that drives the political authenticity and insider perspective found throughout his fiction.
Pepitone has published multiple novellas through independent presses and self-publishing platforms. SOLITAIRE is his first full-length novel, and the foundation of an ongoing thriller series centered on intimate, high-stakes missions with global consequences.
He currently resides in the northeastern United States.
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May 21, 2013
Brilliant!
"Ice Cold" stars detective Jack Placey in the NYPD Homicides department. Although the story is built around hockey and the New York Rangers, you do not have to be a sports expert to enjoy this novel. Indeed, I consider this book as being a detective story, rather than a hockey one.
Although this is not a meant to be a funny story, the author managed to make me laugh out loud from beginning to end! Indeed, detective Placey is a very clever character with a sarcastic sense of humour (which I truely enjoy in real life). Let's also mention that all of the characters are authentic and appear to be inspired by real life people.
This book is only 158 pages, so it's quickly read and there are no tedious parts. Oh and I definitely did not see the end coming...!
I'm looking forward to reading Billy Pepitone's work again!
"Ice Cold" stars detective Jack Placey in the NYPD Homicides department. Although the story is built around hockey and the New York Rangers, you do not have to be a sports expert to enjoy this novel. Indeed, I consider this book as being a detective story, rather than a hockey one.
Although this is not a meant to be a funny story, the author managed to make me laugh out loud from beginning to end! Indeed, detective Placey is a very clever character with a sarcastic sense of humour (which I truely enjoy in real life). Let's also mention that all of the characters are authentic and appear to be inspired by real life people.
This book is only 158 pages, so it's quickly read and there are no tedious parts. Oh and I definitely did not see the end coming...!
I'm looking forward to reading Billy Pepitone's work again!
March 15, 2013
Being a native New Yorker, the female Detective reminded me of home. I loved her character. I don't want to ruin the ending but the last chapter had me laughing out loud. I have read the ending at least 10 times!! What I love about the book is that it has so many different elements. It was a fiction, crime novel, comedy that was both suspensful and humorous. The best part was that it was also about the NEW YORK RANGERS, who just happen to be my FAVORITE sports team. There was even a guest appearance by Nick Fotiu, Staten Island's greatest athlete, and New Dorp Alumni like myself.
February 20, 2015
I am a native New Yorker so it was fun to read about my home town. The book is short, fast paced, funny, and well done. It has a good storyline and you don't have to be a hockey fan to enjoy this mystery. I did not see the ending coming!
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