Cold Dead Hands

Three crimes. One relentless detective. Zero second chances.

Cold Dead Hands brings together the complete DC O’Connell Crime Thriller Trilogy by A. L. Fraine—a powerful, tightly-wound collection of heart-stopping cases featuring one of British crime fiction’s most tenacious heroines. If you're a fan of intelligent thrillers with a strong female lead and breakneck pacing, this box set is your next obsession.

Across three gripping novels, DC O’Connell faces murderers who don’t make mistakes—and don’t leave survivors. From ritualistic killings in sleepy villages to blood-soaked games played by psychopathic minds, each book in this trilogy escalates the danger, the stakes, and the moral complexity. O’Connell is tough, intuitive, and not afraid to bend the rules when the system fails—but even she has her limits.

As the trilogy unfolds, the line between detective and victim blurs, and the emotional toll of hunting monsters begins to show. But O’Connell doesn’t stop—not when lives are at stake. With every case, she steps deeper into the darkness, facing off against predators who believe they’re untouchable.

Cold Dead Hands is more than a crime series—it’s a deep dive into trauma, justice, and the resilience of a woman who refuses to quit. Each page crackles with tension, every chapter brings new twists, and every ending will leave you breathless.

Now available as a Free pdf download on Bookdio, this complete trilogy is a must-have free books download for fans of dark, gritty thrillers with unforgettable characters and zero filler.