Ice (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery Book 1) by Lauren Carr
Today I’m reviewing Ice, book one in the Chris Matheson series, as part of the grand tour for Chris Crossed Murder. Watch this space for more reviews of this series!
A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours.
Thank you to the author, publisher, & Lauren at iRead for providing me with the information for this tour. 
Book Details
Ice by Lauren Carr
Series: Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, #1, #1
Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform on 02/22/2018
Genres: Fiction, Detective/Sleuth, Mystery, Police Procedural
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 366
Source: iRead Book Tours, Kindle UnlimitedThe clues for a close-to-the-heart missing person's case heat up when Chris Matheson starts chipping away at the ice on the cold case.
When Sandy Lipton and her unborn child disappear, the court of public opinion finds young Chris Matheson guilty. Decades later, the retired FBI agent returns home to discover that the cloud of suspicion cast over him and his family has never lifted.
With the help of a team of fellow retired law enforcement officers, each a specialist in their own field of investigation, Chris Matheson starts chipping away at the ice on this cold case to uncover what had happened to Sandy and her baby, and the clues are getting hot!
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Purchase Links for Ice
Amazon-OneLink for all countries BookShop/IndieBound
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My thoughts on Ice
Any time a book opens with a listing of the characters and the animals get billing right along with the humans, I know I’m going to enjoy the story. Lauren Carr writes the best dog characters! They steal my heart every time.
Ice is book one of the Chris Mathewson Cold Case Mysteries. I am currently working my way through the entire series. If the rest are as entertaining and book one, I’m in for a treat.
The writing is smooth, the characters are engaging, and the plot is full of endearing moments and deep mystery.
I love that the hero in this story is a little older, giving a different perspective on all aspects of life. He is quite relatable and I can’t wait to read more about Chris and his family.
I’ve always measured dog characters against Gnarly from the Faraday stories, but Sterling more than holds his own. I also loved Thor, the rabbit who thinks he’s a dog!
If you love gripping, page-turning tales with incredible characters, Ice is the perfect book for you.
I received a copy of the book for the tour, read through Kindle Unlimited, or from the library. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Lauren Carr
Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—over twenty-five titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!
Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor.
The owner of Acorn Book Services, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors.
Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions.
She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.
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Purchase Ice online from a local bookstore.
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Easy Amazon Links
Amazon-OneLink for all countries
If the above link does not take you to your country, here are a few more:
Please send me a note if your country isn’t listed and you would like to purchase using my links. Using my link does not change the price you pay. Amazon pays me a minimal amount out of their share.
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Giveaway!
Please visit more stops on the tour for extra chances to win!
Official Tour Page for Chris Crossed Murder (including Ice)
Full Tour Schedule for blogs featuring Ice!
- Feb 23 – Leanne Bookstagram
- Feb 27 – Splashes of Joy
- Feb 28 – Paws.Read.Repeat
- Mar 1 – Christa Reads and Writes
- Mar 3 – Novels Alive
- Mar 3 – Gina Rae Mitchell
- Mar 22 – My Reading Getaway
Don’t forget that all the books in this series will be on tour as part of the grand tour for Chris Crossed Murder. Watch this space for more reviews and news.
Celebrating the Release of Chris Crossed Murder!
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Book Title: ICE (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #1) by Lauren Carr
Category: Adult Fiction, 364 pages
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: February 26, 2018
Tour dates: Feb 22 to Mar 31, 2023
Content Rating: PG-13 (Lauren Carr’s books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!
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Thank you so much, Gina, for the wonderful review of ICE, the first installment in the Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries. I am so glad you enjoyed meeting Sterling and Thor. I am certain your followers will enjoy them as well. Here’s wishing everyone luck in the giveaway!
Great review!