Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. James who is a detective returns to work after the Christmas holiday. He visits a murder scene that is very gruesome. Their was a similar murder there twenty years ago. This book kept me interested from the first page.

I didnt get off to the best start with this,constant references to the past case were a tad irritating.
I never really got over that.
The plot itself was incredibly predictable,and I called it (to myself) by the time all the characters had been introduced.
Read to the end to check I was right.

I found this murder mystery to be uninspiring. I was drawn to the book because the synopsis seemed to indicate a twist on the Hinterkaifeck murders and I like a good reference to true crime in my crime fiction. The actual plot however is a nearly direct retelling of another famous true crime story, and the discussion of said story solves the mystery almost immediately. Some attempt is made to add a twist, though this is also an obvious resolution from the get-go. The writing didn't do much to save the narrative and the characters are very much “written by a man” as the internet trend goes. I didn't hate reading it, but had it not been for review, this probably would have been one that went into the library return bin unfinished.

I only read about 40% of this book. I enjoyed it but I couldn’t get into it because of the editing. I also had not read the first book so at some points I was confused. I hope to read this once it is officially published, but I do think there needs to be some more editing. For instance, in one paragraph the characters were somewhere and in the next they were somewhere else. It was hard to follow and did not flow well.

It snows quite a bit in the Lake District and Detective Inspector James Walker is discovering that if it coincides with a big case it's not at all helpful! After a serial killer stalked the streets of his small Cumbrian village the previous Christmas, James is delighted to spend a quiet, relaxed holiday at home this year with wife Annie and no interruptions. In fact the lack of reported criminal activity lasts until he is back at work and then suddenly everything changes.

Oaktree Farm is remote, run down, and for sale, but it isn’t empty. Death has called over the festive season and it isn't its first visit. When he finds out the farm's terrible history James can't understand why anyone would still want to live there. As his case gathers pace, and various suspects come to light, discoveries are made which begin to link the present crime to one which happened over two decades earlier.

This is the second DI James Walker book and once again it is twisty and complex from the very start. Although I worked out a main thread of the story quite early it was still a very enjoyable read and the various other twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end.

There was a continuation of a storyline from book one but it was clearly explained and so both can be read as standalones. As with the first novel this is a high quality Christmas murder mystery which will definitely make you double check your doors are locked and bolted!

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. This is an entertaining, realistic police procedural which I enjoyed very much.

I was kindly sent a copy of the next book in the DI James Walker series by @avonbooksuk to read and reveal the cover. This book follows on from The Christmas Killer.

In this book, three dead bodies are discovered and with multiple possible suspects, DI Walker and his team race to find out the truth.

I loved reading this book! If you want a book that keeps you hooked right through to the end and keeps you guessing then this is a book for you!

I haven't read a thriller for a while and I loved everything about it. The characters, the detailed descriptions and the setting of the story.

This book was sent to me on Kindle by Netgalley for review. Murder and mystery...mayhem...intrigue...haunted house...or is it really? Bloody footprints...past murders...missing child...this book has all the makings of intrigue and mystery...determine the outcome is not easy...that being said, there are so many characters that it is difficult to keep up. A good read...

This is why I love Avon Books UK. They have some amazing authors.
Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this advanced ebook copy!

The Killer in the Snow by Pine is one of the best reads I've read in months. When I seen this and read the description I had to try and get it.
I have not read the first book to this series The Christmas Killer but its most definitely on my list now.

I thought this book was brilliantly done. With amazing writing and characters that felt real.
There was never a dull moment in this dark and atmospheric story and I was riveted from start to finish. The characters were solidly drawn, lending credibility to the festive mystery/ thriller. I look forward to seeing more of DI Walker in future instalments.
It was very hard to put this book down and I highly recommend it if you like a thriller or a whodunnit!

Thank you again for the opportunity to read this outstanding novel!

Devoured this one in one sitting. In the second of the DI James Walker series, it’s a year after the police officer cracked his biggest case, so with a baby on the way, he’s hoping this Christmas will be merry and bright, and murder free. Hmmm not gonna happen. It was a fast paced book from beginning to end and very intense. The author has a very clever mind. This is the fourth book I have read by this author and will now search out other books!

A great sequel.

I was quite happy with Alex Pine's previous novel and was expecting something similar this time. I was pleasantly surprised that this was better. It was easier to suspend disbelief and the denouement was more satisfying.

Overall, an enjoyable second novel.

This book was goid, it had intrigue, suspense, action and a great who don't it! It was an exciting read! While the storyline was good and flowed nicely, it still wasn't an omg edge of my seat good?! Its definitely worth reading and I would recommend this book! It wasn't in my ton ten favorites! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

In the second of the DI James Walker series, it’s a year after the police officer cracked his biggest case, so with a baby on the way, he’s hoping this Christmas will be merry and bright, and murder free. But he wished too soon for a festive miracle. On Christmas Eve, a farmer discovers footsteps leading to his family’s unused basement… but no steps receding. A few days later, his body, plus that of his wife and twenty-something daughter, are found. There’s precious little evidence to help James and his team and worryingly, the crime scene echoed another similar atrocity committed in the same location two decades previously. With reminisces of Whitehouse Farm, it’s a race against time for the police to solve the case and find out who’s responsible. It’s a clever read; layered and the flashbacks really add to the tension of the two cases, as they gradually draw together.