What do you think?
Rate this book
A Lethal Frost
Denton, 1984. After a morning's betting at the races, bookmaker George Price is found in his car, barely alive with a bullet in his head. As he's rushed to hospital, Detective Inspector Jack Frost and the Denton police force start their hunt for the would-be murderer. But with a long list of enemies who might want the bookie dead, the team have got their work cut out for them. And with a slew of other crimes hitting the area, from counterfeit goods to a violent drugs gangs swamping Denton with cheap heroin, the stakes have never been higher. Will Frost find the answers he's looking for before things go from bad to worse?
Audio CD
Published September 1, 2018
92 people are currently reading
115 people want to read
About the author
Danny Miller
40 books16 followersMiller is a successful Brighton-born playwright and scriptwriter who has written scripts for the National Theatre Studio, the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. His debut novel, Kiss Me Quick was shortlisted for the prestigious 2011 Crime Writers Association Daggers Award.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews
November 6, 2021
This is a travesty.Definitively NOT Frost,and as a crime novel,it's really,really bad.No idea why Wingfield's family agreed to this
November 21, 2018
A Lethal Frost – An excellent prequal
A Lethal Frost is the latest in the prequal series, which has become rather popular, because this brings us with younger and just as uncouth Detective Inspector Jack Frost. RD Wingfield’s great creation has been brought back to light by award winning thriller writer Danny Miller.
Denton 1984, the big hair, the bright colours, mini metros and being able to smoke in pubs, work and anywhere else you like. Jack Frost was young, just as cynical and his wife had not been dead too long. Living about a Chinese restaurant and having accidently released the owners parrot he is not too popular and in need of a place to live.
Denton is changing there was a time when a bookie could go to the races, take his satchel of money home and no body would bat an eyelid. But bookmaker George Price on his way home is shot and robbed. With a long list of enemies, the investigation is not going to be easy, and may take some time.
At the same time a DI appears from London, talking about counterfeit goods and carrying out an investigation in Denton, as well as briefing the local police. But there is more to the DI Eve Hayward and Jack Frost has that feeling about her but cannot quite put his finger on what it is. Working together sometimes Frost really can learn from someone younger.
Danny Miller has managed to keep all the rough edges of Jack Frost, his love of takeout food, while he has a cigarette continually on the go. With all the characters that people got to know over the years, just younger. Miller has managed to capture the essence of what the mid-80s about and all the attitudes, while at the same time seeing Frost crack the case.
For a police procedural thriller this has the right pace, a pleasure to read, and remind people that not all thrillers have to be dark as dark can be.
A Lethal Frost is the latest in the prequal series, which has become rather popular, because this brings us with younger and just as uncouth Detective Inspector Jack Frost. RD Wingfield’s great creation has been brought back to light by award winning thriller writer Danny Miller.
Denton 1984, the big hair, the bright colours, mini metros and being able to smoke in pubs, work and anywhere else you like. Jack Frost was young, just as cynical and his wife had not been dead too long. Living about a Chinese restaurant and having accidently released the owners parrot he is not too popular and in need of a place to live.
Denton is changing there was a time when a bookie could go to the races, take his satchel of money home and no body would bat an eyelid. But bookmaker George Price on his way home is shot and robbed. With a long list of enemies, the investigation is not going to be easy, and may take some time.
At the same time a DI appears from London, talking about counterfeit goods and carrying out an investigation in Denton, as well as briefing the local police. But there is more to the DI Eve Hayward and Jack Frost has that feeling about her but cannot quite put his finger on what it is. Working together sometimes Frost really can learn from someone younger.
Danny Miller has managed to keep all the rough edges of Jack Frost, his love of takeout food, while he has a cigarette continually on the go. With all the characters that people got to know over the years, just younger. Miller has managed to capture the essence of what the mid-80s about and all the attitudes, while at the same time seeing Frost crack the case.
For a police procedural thriller this has the right pace, a pleasure to read, and remind people that not all thrillers have to be dark as dark can be.
June 30, 2019
I struggled with 'A Lethal Frost' and wanted to stop but it was recommended and the person who made the recommendation told me it was worth continuing.
It just wasn't enough. It wasn't emotional enough, gritty enough, funny enough, dark enough... just enough. It was just a bit wishy washy. A touch of everything but without depth or power.
None of the victims really inspired sympathy so I wasn't overly interested in the plot. The bad guy, or at least one of them, was super obvious from the start. I'm not sure if it was supposed to be but it took away the little tension there was.
It was an okay police based novel but I wont remember it in a week and I probably wouldn't read another.
It just wasn't enough. It wasn't emotional enough, gritty enough, funny enough, dark enough... just enough. It was just a bit wishy washy. A touch of everything but without depth or power.
None of the victims really inspired sympathy so I wasn't overly interested in the plot. The bad guy, or at least one of them, was super obvious from the start. I'm not sure if it was supposed to be but it took away the little tension there was.
It was an okay police based novel but I wont remember it in a week and I probably wouldn't read another.
March 9, 2019
I only knew of DI Frost from the David Jason TV programme but haven’t even watched that. I never knew that the writing of this series had been taken over not once but twice, this second time by the latest author Danny Miller (the other Frost prequels were written by James Henry). I can’t compare this to the other authors but it didn’t do much for me. I think the plot was a little pedestrian and I was easily distracted. Frost didn’t seem a particularly good policeman and I’m surprised he hasn’t ended up with brain damage at the rate he’s going.
January 17, 2019
its been years since i read a DI Frost novel, so i hadnt realised that the wrting of them had been taken over not once but twice, this second time by the latest author Danny Miller. I felt that there were some differences in how DI Frost is portrayed in these latest books compared with the earlier RD Wingfield- written ones, and as often, one tends to prefer the original style and character. but having said that, i really enjoyed this book, the plot and how it all unfolds, and it is as the books are, stand alone stories so one can read them without having had to have read the earlier ones
January 11, 2019
Enjoyed this book, a good addition to the Detective Frost series, also a good crime story that would be easy for occasional readers to go with, doesn’t require reading the whole series. Recommend it.
October 26, 2020
Not a bad story, but it seemed too busy to be a Frost novel. Just felt like too many characters, too convoluted a plot, and Frost seemed so unlike Wingfield's creation that I struggled with this one. So much so it became a chore to finish. Hopefully the next one (also by Miller) is better...
April 7, 2019
Even though this book is written by another author, there is a superb fill-in for Detective Jack Frost’s
story and life, brilliant read.
story and life, brilliant read.
October 19, 2020
Jack Frost in name only.
July 25, 2019
Well, what a turn up for the books that was!
It was a little pedestrian at first, and it felt like I was watching a cover band. It just didn't feel like frost.
About half way in I realised it was the TV frost, not the book frost I was reading about, and then I began to settle in and enjoy it a bit more.
It is not the same as Wingfield's frost. There was no delicate tapestry woven together, but I did enjoy it. It came together nicely at the end, which was rather thrilling. (I've often felt the James Henry books were thrown together at the end).
It was a little pedestrian at first, and it felt like I was watching a cover band. It just didn't feel like frost.
About half way in I realised it was the TV frost, not the book frost I was reading about, and then I began to settle in and enjoy it a bit more.
It is not the same as Wingfield's frost. There was no delicate tapestry woven together, but I did enjoy it. It came together nicely at the end, which was rather thrilling. (I've often felt the James Henry books were thrown together at the end).
July 2, 2024
DI FROST on the case
I liked this, not as good as the James Henry books but this was still good fun but it over explained the references to the 80s. I suppose younger readers need it. I lived it.
This was a good crime novel that never slowed in pace, never forced a romance into the plot or had mustache twirling villains.
Highly recommend.
I liked this, not as good as the James Henry books but this was still good fun but it over explained the references to the 80s. I suppose younger readers need it. I lived it.
This was a good crime novel that never slowed in pace, never forced a romance into the plot or had mustache twirling villains.
Highly recommend.
November 27, 2019
I could hear the theme music as I read each chapter more please.
This is the first Jack frost novel i have read despite being a fan of the tv series. It didn't disappoint and has left an empty spot that can only be filled by buying the next in the series.
This is the first Jack frost novel i have read despite being a fan of the tv series. It didn't disappoint and has left an empty spot that can only be filled by buying the next in the series.
June 24, 2024
Really enjoyed this book. Miller has dobe a great job with Frost. The book was funny at times but had me gripped throughout. Sad to know there's only one more Frost book by Miller but I look forward to reading Wingfield's Frost!
August 1, 2024
Stunning, realistic of the times and using good old fashioned methods to get to the truth.
With the use of language at the time, comedic interludes, its a brilliant read, at a time police corruption would likely be more common and realistic than it is in today's world
With the use of language at the time, comedic interludes, its a brilliant read, at a time police corruption would likely be more common and realistic than it is in today's world
November 8, 2018
Brilliant!
So refreshing to read a new and yet recognizable perspective of the Frost series. I do hope to read another one very soon!
So refreshing to read a new and yet recognizable perspective of the Frost series. I do hope to read another one very soon!
February 22, 2019
Typical Frost book but by a different author, he certainly followed on well and produced a good read.
December 21, 2020
average, not a patch on RD Wingfield's original Frost
March 15, 2021
Another great and gritty instalment with plenty going on - really enjoying the prequels!
February 24, 2022
Just as it should be.
Great easy read. Beloved character with a good, well paced plot. Very enjoyable and can be read independently of the rest of the series.
Great easy read. Beloved character with a good, well paced plot. Very enjoyable and can be read independently of the rest of the series.
June 10, 2022
Another good Frost book. Although by another different author I did enjoy his one and it was back to the original frost again
February 6, 2023
Very good book.
Can never outdo the creator but as books like it by new authors go it fits the bill.
The period references are very interesting.
Can never outdo the creator but as books like it by new authors go it fits the bill.
The period references are very interesting.
October 14, 2023
Not up to the other Frost books. Too many characters and too long by half.
February 21, 2024
Back in time
Most people will have watched Frost on TV but it's a far better experience to read the story I think. Takes you back to the 80's and I fully recommend it.
Most people will have watched Frost on TV but it's a far better experience to read the story I think. Takes you back to the 80's and I fully recommend it.
October 24, 2021
Again, another excellent Frost prequel, the new author (the other Frost prequels were written by James Henry, the original Frost books by R.D.Wingfield) did a great job. Lots of crimes for Frost, and the local police to solve in Denton in this book, the main one being the attempted murder of a local bookie. Some great "secondary characters" like policewoman Sue Clarke and Frost's right-hand man, John Walters.
January 17, 2021
Another excellent Inspector Frost prequel. It's from a different author (the other prequels were written by James Henry) but does not disappoint
December 30, 2019
Danny Miller captures the very essence of the character created by RD Wingfield, a feat not easily achieved. A recommended read for fans of DI Jack Frost who thankfully lives on through this prequel.
Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews