Cold as Hell is the 3rd book in Kelley Armstrong's Haven's Rock series. I have not read the previous books in this series, but I did read the first book in the Rockton series (Haven's Rock is a spin off of that series). So, while I am familiar with the setting, I still had to catch up a bit on what has happened in between the two series. I was able to do that without getting lost, so this book works well as a stand alone title.
Our main character, Casey Butler is introduced in that book (City of the Lost). She and her now husband, Eric Dalton have started an offshoot hidden community in the Yukon Territory as a haven for people running from trouble. While Rockton was run by a committee of investors, Haven's Rock is funded by a billionaire who has given the new town managers much more leeway in the running of the town. Casey is 8 months pregnant with their child when one of the residents appears to be drugged while hanging out at the local watering hole. Before that investigation can be solved, another more chilling crime is committed. Who among the 75 residents of Haven's Rock is a monster? With time ticking down to the imminent birth of Casey's child, the power couple works hard to solve the crime.
Other than trying to play a little catch-up in getting to know the characters of Haven's Rock, this story worked. I will definitely go back and read the previous titles in the series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have been reading Kelley Armstrong’s books for so long that I have a first-edition copy of Bitten - and she keeps getting better.

The Yukon books are probably my favourite series of hers, and Cold as Hell is perfect - gripping plot, fast pace, and interesting characters. I love gory crime thrillers and this one does not disappoint.

These books also make me want to visit the Yukon. Maybe I should drop off the grid one day?

Cold as Hell is the third book in the Haven's Rock series. This one had me biting my nails waiting to see what was going to happen. It is gripping and atmospheric with characters you will love. Solving the mystery of who was murdering women took Casey on an even more perilous journey this time around. This is one of my favorite series and I look forward to the next book.

In the third book in this series, Sheriff Eric Dalton and Detective Casey Duncan must find someone in their community who has attacked a resident. She had been drugged and dragged into the woods, but luckily someone heard her and rescued her. Next, they find a dead body in the woods and now tensions are high as everyone wonders who is the killer in their midst. All this while Eric and Casey are expecting their first child and had planned to fly south for more medical care.
I enjoy following the residents of Haven’s Rock, and the experience of living in a remote community in the Yukon. All the residents have been thoroughly vetted before being allowed into the Haven’s Rock, so who was able to sneak into this protected community?
There is a lot of history with the town and its residents, so it is best to have read the previous books in this series to get the backstory. It is well worth it, as this is a series that only gets better with each book.

What can be done if the haven you are building isn't as safe as you had hoped? Haven's Rock is the dream of Sheriff Eric Dalton and Casey, his wife/detective. An attempted kidnapping of a female resident alerts them to danger. Murder, cruelty, sadism and the possibility of a serial killer heightens the urgency to solve the crimes. Casey has her hands full as she tries to oversee this investigation as her own pregnancy demands that she take it slow..., especially since she is close to giving birth.

A dynamic and well-paced addition to the Haven's Rock series-

Thanks to Minotaur Books, Kelley Armstrong and NetGalley for this ARC.

Casey and Dalton are back for another Havens Rock adventure and this one doesn't disappoint. I don't want to give any spoilers but it's a thrilling mystery with all the usual cast of characters. One of Kelley Armstrong's strong points is her world building. This odd little town in the middle of nowhere has its quirks and it's own rules for surviving, but I've come to understand it and it's people. This book's plot stands on its own but I would advise starting with the first book so you will understand the actions and motivations of the characters. They are great reads for winter cozy time or in the heat of summer when you long for some cold and snow.

What a phenomenal book. This series and the Rockton series are my favorites, and Cold as Hell did not disappoint. I was hooked right from the beginning, and immediately pulled back into Haven's Rock. Ms. Armstrong does a fantastic job at world building, and it was fun to reunite not only with the main characters, but also with the side characters. The mystery was immediate, and the twists had me guessing how Casey and Dalton would figure it all out.
This was a quick paced, action-packed book, which was very enjoyable. While I think it's best to read the previous books in the series, this could be read without having all the background info.
I would definitely recommend this book! Looking forward to the next one!

I was excited for this book because it looked like it would be really good. I did not care for the “town” that sounds like a dictatorship. The main characters were terrific and the serial killer finale quite fulfilling but I had a hard time with the way the people had to live. Who would want to live that way: only a few bathrooms shared by all, no easy way to medical care in a severe Injury or medical condition. Maybe for a retreat or to unplug but not every day.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am a massive Kelley Armstrong fan. (Shockingly the one series I have yet to read is her Otherworld series). Rockton and now its spin off series have had me a tight grip since the first novel. The plot is unique, at least as far as in the books I've read. I love the series. This book was a treat...catching up with my fave characters and meeting some new ones. The actual case this time wasn't my favorite but it was still interesting. I was really invested in Casey's pregnancy and the way they handled the other residents during the case. Cold As Hell is not the best place to jump into this series. I'd highly recommend jumping into the first Rockton book and experiencing the entire journey of Casey and company. This author knows how to engage her audience and definitely is skilled at writing characters with unique voices who readers can come to care about.

The Rockton series has to be one of my favorite series by Armstrong, which is why I was so excited that the series continued with a spin-off, Haven's Rock. And, if possible, I love this series even more and the latest, Cold As Hell, is definitely my favorite to date of said series. I absolutely adored this read. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I was completely stumped as to who-dunn'it and was excited each time a new twist and turn showed up to throw me even more off the trail.

I loved watching Casey and Eric's relationship grow even more with each new surprise that came their way and with the upcoming arrival of their baby. I have loved these two as a couple from the beginning and their love for one another and their quirky little town just gets stronger and better each new installment.

This is a series you don't want to miss out on. Quirky, original, and so much fun, it really is one that stands out, and I drop everything to start right away. It is so worth the read, I can't recommend it enough.

I must admit I was concerned about the series after reading book 2, but I am so glad I took the chance on Cold as Hell (book 3). The composition of the residents of Haven's Rock (including couples and children) was worrisome for me, but the challenges they bring to the community make this series more than merely a continuation of Rockton (a series I thoroughly enjoyed). I do worry about Emilie's age, but I am confident that she (and Armstrong) have a succession plan in place. I am looking forward to a long run of Haven's Rock, and highly recommend this series.

This installment of the Haven's Rock series finds Casey and Eric on the hunt for a killer in the middle of a snow storm. After one woman is drugged and taken into the forest, but luckily escapes; the whole town is on alert. But it only gets worse when another woman goes missing. Casey and Eric must found her, figure out who they can trust, deal with multiple issues caused by the storm, and handle the last weeks of Casey's pregnancy. It's a balancing act that will test their characters and the town of Haven's Rock itself.

It was great to return to this familiar setting and to once again follow along with Casey as she must work with limited resources in the midst of a harsh Yukon winter in her sanctuary town where everyone is running from something and secrets abound. I loved the addition of her pregnancy within this story and the myriad of challenges that go along with that. It's always great when we get the human side of Casey and Eric's characters as a balance to the policing procedural aspects of these books. I especially enjoy the development of their relationship and their ability, without a lot of drama, to meet whatever challenges life throws at them and to compromise when necessary to meet both of their needs. As for the crime in this one, it was particular shocking, but handled well. Kelley Armstrong does not sugar-coat violence, but neither does she over-dramatize or over-describe it. I did not predict the ending here which is also fun; although I do think that some mystery readers probably will catch on earlier.

I recommend this book and this series as a whole to mystery lovers, people who enjoy cold, northern settings, or those looking for a tough yet relatable female narrator. The town of Haven's Rock will keep you coming back book after book as you become invested in its purpose and enamored with its residents.

Haven's Rock is a town in the Yukon comprised of people who need to disappear from the regular world. Detective
Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton are concerned about a town resident who was ddugged and
dragged into the woods. Fortunately, another resident rescued.her. When she is later found dead and ligature marks
are discovered on her body, town resident's' alibis are eytablished and verified. However, it is evident that even
though the town residents have been screened before coming to Haven's Rock, one of them is a killer.
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I will always read any book from this series, but this one was especially suspenseful! The mystery was intriguing & the personal story was also filled with peril. A top notch novel, but I do think you will enjoy it much more if you’ve read the whole series!

Another well paced and thought out installment of Haven’s Rock - can’t wait for the next one!

Thanks to Netgalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review

Yet again, Kelly absolutely slayed the next book in her Haven's Rock series. Cold as Hell had me gripped from the first page, and I was completely clueless as to what would happen next. There is no shortage of twists and turns in this book, which is so classic for this series.

Casey & Eric have been some of my favourite book characters for YEARS. I was obsessed with them in Rockton, and that has continued on throughout this series. Their banter, support, and passion for their community is felt in every aspect while reading this.

Cold as Hell is an absolute must read, and if you're seeing this and haven't read Rockton - start there. Do it.

“Cold as Hell” proves that lightning can strike twice, delivering another satisfying and masterfully written thriller featuring the dynamic duo Casey and Eric. The premise and mystery the two face throughout, including their impending parenthood was well written and very solid. It’s a page turner of a novel that kept me reading all throughout the night. Few authors manage to maintain the strength and appeal of a series from start to finish-Kelley Armstrong is one of the few exceptions. I would highly recommend this book.

Havens rock series will stay one of my top favorites. It has the twists, turns, and edge of your seat moments that you want in a book. You pick it up and won't put it back down

I always throughly enjoy a Haven's rock book. I like how the lines are always a little blurred and how there is always a grey area around the rules. The author did a great job allowing Casey to show some pregnancy symptoms such as the brain fog but still having her be the strong woman we know she is. I really enjoy the how much communication is important between Casey and Dalton. I hope we stay in Haven's Rock for a long time and have many more books about it and its characters.

I was so excited to get an advance copy of the next book in Kelley Armstrong’s Haven’s Rock series and this one did not let me down!

Casey, the detective in a secret small town in Yukon (a refuge of sorts) is heavily pregnant when a resident of the town is seemingly drugged and narrowly escaped being attacked on the edge of town. As Casey tries to figure out who is responsible, the body of another resident is discovered nearby.

The Haven’s Rock series is one of my faves (a continuation of the Rockton series) and this book might be my favourite yet. Casey’s high risk pregnancy adds an extra layer of urgency to this novel, and I was on the edge of my seat rooting for her and Dalton to solve the crimes before the baby comes.

The characters in this series are so rich and vivid in my head - the author has done an amazing job developing them over the course of both series, and you truly feel immersed in the Yukon wilderness during these books. Every Kelley Armstrong book is a 5 star read, and this one is no different. I highly recommend picking up this series (start with the Rockton series) and read this one as soon as you can!

5/5 stars ⭐️

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts!