Haven's Rock is a town in the Yukon comprised of people who need to disappear from the regular world. Detective
Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton are concerned about a town resident who was ddugged and
dragged into the woods. Fortunately, another resident rescued.her. When she is later found dead and ligature marks
are discovered on her body, town resident's' alibis are eytablished and verified. However, it is evident that even
though the town residents have been screened before coming to Haven's Rock, one of them is a killer.
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I will always read any book from this series, but this one was especially suspenseful! The mystery was intriguing & the personal story was also filled with peril. A top notch novel, but I do think you will enjoy it much more if you’ve read the whole series!

Another well paced and thought out installment of Haven’s Rock - can’t wait for the next one!

Thanks to Netgalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review

Yet again, Kelly absolutely slayed the next book in her Haven's Rock series. Cold as Hell had me gripped from the first page, and I was completely clueless as to what would happen next. There is no shortage of twists and turns in this book, which is so classic for this series.

Casey & Eric have been some of my favourite book characters for YEARS. I was obsessed with them in Rockton, and that has continued on throughout this series. Their banter, support, and passion for their community is felt in every aspect while reading this.

Cold as Hell is an absolute must read, and if you're seeing this and haven't read Rockton - start there. Do it.

“Cold as Hell” proves that lightning can strike twice, delivering another satisfying and masterfully written thriller featuring the dynamic duo Casey and Eric. The premise and mystery the two face throughout, including their impending parenthood was well written and very solid. It’s a page turner of a novel that kept me reading all throughout the night. Few authors manage to maintain the strength and appeal of a series from start to finish-Kelley Armstrong is one of the few exceptions. I would highly recommend this book.

Havens rock series will stay one of my top favorites. It has the twists, turns, and edge of your seat moments that you want in a book. You pick it up and won't put it back down

I always throughly enjoy a Haven's rock book. I like how the lines are always a little blurred and how there is always a grey area around the rules. The author did a great job allowing Casey to show some pregnancy symptoms such as the brain fog but still having her be the strong woman we know she is. I really enjoy the how much communication is important between Casey and Dalton. I hope we stay in Haven's Rock for a long time and have many more books about it and its characters.

I was so excited to get an advance copy of the next book in Kelley Armstrong’s Haven’s Rock series and this one did not let me down!

Casey, the detective in a secret small town in Yukon (a refuge of sorts) is heavily pregnant when a resident of the town is seemingly drugged and narrowly escaped being attacked on the edge of town. As Casey tries to figure out who is responsible, the body of another resident is discovered nearby.

The Haven’s Rock series is one of my faves (a continuation of the Rockton series) and this book might be my favourite yet. Casey’s high risk pregnancy adds an extra layer of urgency to this novel, and I was on the edge of my seat rooting for her and Dalton to solve the crimes before the baby comes.

The characters in this series are so rich and vivid in my head - the author has done an amazing job developing them over the course of both series, and you truly feel immersed in the Yukon wilderness during these books. Every Kelley Armstrong book is a 5 star read, and this one is no different. I highly recommend picking up this series (start with the Rockton series) and read this one as soon as you can!

5/5 stars ⭐️

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts!

My favourite author!! Always a page turner and this book didn’t disappoint. Couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait for the next book

As a huge fan of Kelley Armstrong and the Haven's Rock series, I eagerly anticipated Cold As Hell, the third book. This series, spun off from Rockton, retains Detective Casey Duncan as narrator, with each installment offering a self-contained mystery and consistent main characters. In Cold As Hell, Casey and Dalton tackle a complex case under pressing circumstances - a blizzard, a kidnapping, and a heinous murder - all while Casey navigates her difficult pregnancy. Talk about an anxiety ride!

Armstrong effectively transports readers into the heart of the storm, crafting an atmosphere of tension and suspense. While some background information is provided, familiarity with the series enhances character understanding. The narrative masterfully balances tension and release, culminating in an engrossing and emotionally resonant conclusion that leaves readers eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Thank you so much for the opportunity!

Can't go wrong with Rockton/Havens Rock or Kelley Armstrong. Had the killer figured out but still a few twists. Will continue to follow the series!

5/5 stars! I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn’t out this book down. I love Kelley Armstrong’s books and have read quite a few of them and this one did not disappoint. Cold as Hell is book three in the Haven’s Rock series. Cold as Hell is released February 18, 2025. Thank you to Netgalley and Kelley Armstrong for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

Reading a New Haven's Rock novel is like coming home after a long absence. I am always so excited to find out what Casey, Dalton, and Storm have been up to since the last time we spent time together. In this installment, it was no surprise to find out that trouble was brewing in town! I really enjoyed getting to know this new community that Casey, Dalton, and friends are building. The new location and the new combination of residents brings a new dynamic to this series which has been a favorite of mine since the first Rockton book was published. Read this one on a blustery snowy day if you can!

The environment is harsh and the judgements are final, but this is a more peaceable community than you find around here these days. I really like the idea of a sanctuary town where the inhabitants are vetted before joining the community, and that the staff are the leaders chosen to join the colony because of their skills. If this doesn't exist, maybe it should to help reform our inmates - could do a better job than our overcrowded prison system. Even with the criminal backgrounds, the crimes were so unexpected and scary. Armstrong masterfully blends the emotional tension of impending delivery, the shock of an attack and murder in a closed community, and a storm descending upon this frozen town. I could not put the book down once I started it. I finished it pretty quickly because, every time I thought I was at a break, something else happened that pulled me in deeper. A town full of intense characters and perilous events makes this a real page-turner! This is an author to follow!

Cold as Hell is the 3rd Haven's Rock book and I don't recommend starting here. In fact, I feel readers are best served by starting with City of the Lost which is the first book in her Rockton series. There is a lot of backstory that definitely makes a difference in the reading experience.

What amazes me about Kelley Armstrong and these two series, is that she can write such compelling thrillers with such a limited character pool, a very small setting, and based on the nature of the genre, a minute window of believability (how many murders can there be??). Cold as Hell succeeds in providing another fresh mystery for Casey to solve.

I did give this book a lower rating than normal. Normally I enjoy the POV, but I got really tired of hearing Casey's thoughts and justifications in this one. I hope Armstrong finds a way to switch it up in the future.
I also struggled with the big scene at the end...no spoilers here, so I'll just say I struggled with the plausibility of the whole scene. Plus, Casey made some really dumb decisions which were a bit out of character. We do get a detailed explanation of her thought process, but even then, I wasn't buying it. Still, I'm curious to see what's next for the group and look forward to book 4.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC. I'm sharing my review voluntarily.

This book was pretty good! I wish there had been more information about the compound so I didn’t have to puzzle it out, but all in all a pretty great mystery! The characters were really well written and the twist was impressive. I didn’t feel like I had read this book before, which is always a plus.

I love the Haven's Rock series even more than the Rockton series. There is just something about the idea of chucking it all away and moving off the grid to another place. This installment kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I had no clue at the end who did what to whom, so the ending was a shock, but in a good way! After some seemingly different events turned out to be linked, Along with Casey being 8 months pregnant, the urgency of the situation contributes to the heightened tension.

Haven’s Rock #3


Hidden deep in the Yukon, Haven’s Rock is just that. A haven. For those who may need to disappear for a bit or longer.


With Det. Casey Duncan and her hubby, Sheriff Eric Dalton, are very close to giving birth to their first child.


With some complications expected, the couple needs to fly to the closest town with a hospital. But first they need to find out what is going on in their hidden town.


When one of the residents is drugged and dragged into the woods, only to be rescued by the town sociopath, they need to find out fast if one of their own is killing people. The discovery of a frozen body seems to point in that direction.


So much tension in this one and oh my what an ending!




NetGalley/ St. Martin’s Press February 18, 2025

Loved reading the captivating and engaging story. Casey and her husband, Eric, are trying to solve the mystery of who drugged and dragged Kendra out into the woods. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written full of mystery and suspense, and a must read riveting story by the amazing and awesome author, Kelley Armstrong.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

I've read the Rockton and Haven's Rock series' in their entirety and overall, I do enjoy them. This book, however, did miss the mark for me. I found we were *really* stuck in Casey's head/thought process and I *really* didn't enjoy the scenes involving her giving birth (which I can't go into detail on without spoiling the plot).. All that aside, I will continue to read Armstrong's books in the future, especially the Haven's Rock series.