The Ice Angels - (A Detective Elea Baker Novel) by Caroline Mitchell (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The first in a new crime series with Nordic-noir elements featuring a compelling female detective, for fans of Lisa Jewell and Stieg Larsson, by New York Times bestselling author Caroline Mitchell

A deadly pattern: Jenny Flynn, Chelsea Hobbs, Sophie Miller. All three children were snatched from the streets of Lincoln, England years apart. All stolen in the bitter chill of winter. All on their way home from school. Then Sophie Miller is found. She's not speaking, but she may hold a clue to the whereabouts of the missing girls, if someone can get her to open up.Somewhat reluctantly, Detective Swann calls in his not-quite ex-wife, the perfect woman for the job: Finnish Crime Inspector Elea Baker. No one knows the cases of the Ice Angels better than Elea, and no one is more invested in solving them. Ten years ago, Elea's daughter Liisa was taken in Helsinki.

Alternating between Elea and Liisa's perspectives, The Ice Angels is a propulsive and twisty thriller featuring a compelling mother-detective desperately clinging to the hope she can bring her daughter home.

Review Quotes

"A grieving detective finds a reason to hope that her missing daughter is alive in this solid series launch from former U.K. investigator Mitchell (The Family at #1)....Mitchell toggles between Liisa's perspective in the past and Elea's in the present, heightening suspense....fans of dark police procedurals will enjoy themselves."
--Publishers Weekly

"I am obsessed with Caroline's latest thriller. The Ice Angels is a fast-paced emotional rollercoaster of a book. Loved it."
--Heidi Perks, internationally bestselling author of The Whispers

"Atmospheric and dark, compelling and emotional, The Ice Angels is a chilling start to a new series. Fear and dread about what was to come crept under my skin as much as the icy cold temperatures. Loved it, a real page turner."
--Mel Sherratt, author of Family Matters

"Chilling in every sense of the word. Twisty, dark and utterly addictive. I absolutely loved it."
--Teresa Driscoll, author of The Friend

"Chilling, atmospheric, and utterly addictive."
--Lisa Gray, bestselling author of Dead of Night

"The Ice Angels is thrilling. I loved it and highly recommend."
--Patricia Gibney, internationally bestselling author of Hidden Daughters

"I flew through The Ice Angels in two days. I simply could not put it down! This is my favourite thriller this year."
--Ava Glass, author of The Trap

"I loved it. Caroline has drawn such unforgettable characters and I could literally feel my temperature dropping in the brilliantly tense Finnish scenes. Great pace and style. Can't wait for the next one."
--Fiona Barton, New York Times bestselling author of Talking to Strangers


"Wow...a brilliant thriller with original and multilayered characters and a story which had me riveted throughout. What a way to launch a new detective! A pure, dark, joy."
--John Marrs, bestselling author of Keep It in the Family

About the Author

Caroline Mitchell is a New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and international #1 ebook bestselling author. A former police detective, she originates from Ireland and now lives in a woodland village outside the city of Lincoln, England. Her backlist has been translated into fourteen languages.