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THE COLDEST BLOOD
Praise for Jim Kelly
‘Kelly is fast gaining a reputation for his literate,
atmospheric novels’ Daily Mail
‘A significant new talent’ Sunday Times
‘A rare combination of poetic writing and a gripping plot’
Sunday Telegraph
‘The sense of place is terrific: the fens really brood.
Dryden, the central character, is satisfyingly complicated…
a good, atmospheric read’ Observer
‘A masterful stylist, Kelly crafts sharp, crisp sentences so
pure, so true, they qualify as modern poetry’ Publishing News
‘A sparkling star newly risen in the crime fiction
firmament’ Colin Dexter
‘Superb… Kelly has produced another story rich in plot
and character, with a bit of history as well’ Publishers Weekly
‘Kelly is clearly a name to watch… a compelling read’
Crime Time
‘Beautifully written… The climax is chilling. Sometimes a
book takes up residence inside my head and just won’t
leave. The Water Clock did just that’ Val McDermid
‘An atmospheric, intriguing mystery with a tense
denouement’ Susanna Yager, Sunday Telegraph
‘Excellent no-frills thriller with a real bite. 4 stars’ FHM
‘A story that continuously quickens the pulse… makes
every nerve tingle. The suspense here is tight and controlled
and each character is made to count in a story that engulfs
you while it unravels’ Punch
‘Kelly’s evocation of the bleak and watery landscapes,
provide a powerful backdrop to a wonderful cast of
characters’ The Good Book Guide
‘A thriller debut of genuine distinction. Kelly is a name to
watch and this is a compelling read’ Crime Time
‘The Water Clock’s praise is well deserved… highly
recommended’ Washington Post