A Winter Grave by Peter May — Kindle Edition
Kindle Edition: A Winter Grave by Peter May is a mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands, where a young meteorologist finds a body entombed in ice. Glasgow detective Cameron Brodie investigates a murder while confronting his own past, against a near-future backdrop involving global warming.
At a glance
- A body discovered frozen near a mountain weather station launches the central mystery.
- Glasgow detective Cameron Brodie travels to an isolated, ice-bound village to investigate.
- The story combines a murder case, a detective facing his past and a near-future climate setting.
Reference price: $19.99
Price checked: Nov 12, 2026
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Pros
- Customer feedback describes an engaging mystery that keeps readers guessing.
- The reported climate-change perspective adds a speculative element to the crime story.
- Kindle details list screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Title | A Winter Grave: a chilling new mystery set in the Scottish highlands |
|---|---|
| Publisher | riverrun |
| Publication date | Jan. 19 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 300 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529428506 |
| File size | 2.2 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a Scottish Highlands murder mystery with a detective protagonist.
- Mystery readers interested in near-future climate themes and character-focused storytelling.
- Kindle readers who use screen-reader support or enhanced typesetting.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
43% 43% - 4 stars
38% 38% - 3 stars
14% 14% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
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Customer feedback highlights an engaging, readable mystery with an intriguing plot, relatable characters and a thought-provoking view of the future that includes global warming. Readers may value those elements alongside the listing’s detective-led Highlands setting. Aggregate ratings lean positive but include a notable middle-rated portion, so responses are not uniformly enthusiastic.
Positive themes
- Feedback describes the story as engaging and readable, with chapters that keep readers guessing.
- Customers praise the thought-provoking future setting, author quality and relatable characters.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Winter Grave about?
A young meteorologist finds a missing man’s body entombed in ice near Kinlochleven. Glasgow detective Cameron Brodie travels to the isolated village to investigate, while facing personal history of his own.
What format and reading features are listed?
This listing provides Kindle edition details, including a 2.2 MB file size, screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 300 pages.
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