The Coldest Mile

Praise for
THE COLD SPOT

“[Piccirilli's] stories are worth their weight in gold.”

—
San Francisco Chronicle

“Brilliant magic from beginning to end. … I was limp with wonder at the conclusion of this original, mesmerizing crime story. This is one I totally RECOMMEND.”

—I Love a Mystery Newsletter

“Piccirilli's voice comes across sounding so confident, so sure, that it's hard to shake the sense that stuff like this is really going down, somewhere across the city from where you're reading. … The story unfolds like a favorite season, bringing surprises and breaths of air that, somehow, just taste right. … Readers who appreciate craft should seek [it] out.”

—
Genrebusters.com

“Tons of emotion and suspense are packed into this fast-paced crime thriller. … A gem.”

—
FreshFiction.com

“In the start of a new series from Tom Piccirilli,
The Cold Spot
gives us a new character in the mold of one of the true greats of crime fiction. The best way to sum it up: What if Richard Stark's Parker became a grandfather and raised his grandson in the same way of life, only for the two of them to come head-to-head. …
The Cold Spot
is truly a great ride for crime fans.”

—
Bookgasm.com

A savage novel of crime and violence, a surprisingly tender love story, and an insightful examination of what family means. …
The Cold Spot
is a hell of a ride.”

—Mysterious Galaxy

“The Cold Spot
grabs you with its big WOW opening and then never lets go. Great characters, cool dialogue, and all-around excellent storytelling.”

—Edgar- and Anthony-nominated author
Victor Gischler

“The Cold Spot
is crime fiction at its very best. If you like action-packed suspense with serious bite Tom Piccirilli is your man.”

—Jason Starr, author of
The Follower

“Tugged in by a stark, masterful setup, you'll stick around eagerly for the knifelike prose, sharply drawn characters and driving plotline. …
The Cold Spot
is a bull's-eye hard-boiled tale.”

—Megan Abbott, author of
Queenpin

“For all the violence and hard-boiled attitude,
The Cold Spot
has great heart. It also has a breakneck plot and a number of fascinating relationships.”

—Ed Gorman, author of the Sam McCain series

“An emotional, clever, dirty fast read where everything clicks together perfectly.”

—Ray Banks, author
of Saturday's Child

“Complex characters and relationships, loads of standout scenes, and the prose is hard, clean, pure, and dazzling. I absolutely loved
The Cold Spot.”

—Allan Guthrie, author
of Hard Man

“[Piccirilli] tells energetic, action-packed stories that cut deeper and probe questions about what it is to be human, to love, to change, and how the things that happen to us in our lives shape the person we ultimately become.”

—
Mystery Bookspot
and
Crimespree

“An amazing novel.”

—
Fangoria,
“Book of the Month”

“A gripping and powerful novel from an author who makes fans out of almost everyone who reads his work. The prose hums with a visceral energy that'll keep you turning those pages.”

—
Crime Scene
(Scotland)

“Starts with a cold-blooded killing and ends with a hot-blooded one playing out with powerful V-8 engines throbbing in the background. … There's simply no way to put this book down in its final moments.”

—
Blogcritics
magazine

       
Praise for Tom Piccirilli

“[Piccirilli] gives you the distinctive shiver … all good writing provides: the certainty that the writer's own ghosts are in it.”

—
New York Times Book Review

“The gritty narration, graphic violence and pulp gravitas should make fans of Jim Thompson and Charlie Huston feel right at home.”

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Kirkus Reviews

“In a genre where twisted souls and violence are the norm, Piccirilli's work stands out for how it blends these elements with a literate sensibility.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“Piccirilli is at the top of his game.”

—
Rocky Mountain News

“This gripping thriller will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Piccirilli has a knack for creating believable characters in interesting and provocative situations.”

—
Romantic Times

“Tom Piccirilli's fiction is visceral and unflinching, yet

deeply insightful.”

—F. Paul Wilson, author of the Repairman Jack series

“Tom Piccirilli is a powerful, hard-hitting, fiercely original writer of suspense. I highly recommend him.”

—David Morrell, bestselling author of
Creepers

“Piccirilli is the master of that strange, thrilling turf where horror, suspense and crime share shadowy borders. Wherever he's headed, count me in.”

—Duane Swierczynski, author of
The Wheelman

“Tom Piccirilli's work is full of wit and inventiveness— sharp as a sword, tart as apple vinegar.”

—Joe R. Lansdale, Edgar Award-winning author

“Tom Piccirilli has taken us places that few mystery writers are willing to visit, and as long as he finds another dark crevice to explore, he will have a growing legion of brave readers willing to follow him.”

—
Mystery News

“Hard, hard noir, and very well done.”

—Bill Pronzini, author of
Savages
and
Mourners

“Tom Piccirilli's voice is dark, disturbing, and truly original.”

—Jonathan Santlofer, bestselling author of
The Death Artist

“Piccirilli is a master of the hook. … A gripping read any suspense/thriller/mystery fan will adore.”

—
New Mystery Reader

Also by Tom Piccirilli

The Cold Spot

The Midnight Road
The Dead Letters
Headstone City
November Mourns
A Choir of Ill Children