As with previous books in this series, I received an advanced review copy from Netgalley.

When I finished it, I checked with other book reviewers to see whether it was just me.

First point: do not start reading the Rockton or Haven's Rock series with this book. You will not understand anything. I have been reading this (combined) series since 2016, when the first Rockton book was published, they have been all four or five star reads.

The stories are told from deep third person, Casey's point of view. Casey used to be a police detective, and with her husband, is in charge of looking after Haven's Rock, a town in the Yukon. In these books we are immersed deep in her reality of day to day running of the town, her relationships and problem solving.

Something went a bit wrong with this book. As per the blurb first someone is roofied but rescued. Then a frozen body is discovered. They then have to work out what is happening and why, as with any mystery novel. The problem for me to start with was that the problem person was pretty obvious really early in the story without Casey or Eric (experienced investigators) noticing? Or anyone else?

What really jolted me out of the story though is suddenly Eric and Casey become to stupid to live. They are really really stupid and do needless really really stupid things and are just ... stupid. So a situation arises that was completely avoidable because they are so stupid.

Armstrong is one hell of an experienced writer, and a skilled mystery writer, and this was traditionally published. They all need to fix what went wrong in the process of writing and editing this book. They usually do much better.

I did not realize this was the third book in the Haven’s Rock series. My bad, but I must say while I am sure there was background information I missed, I never felt lost reading this book.
Haven’s Rock is a very unusual town. Set in the Yukon, the people who settle here all have one thing in common. They are fleeing something and have left everyone and everything behind. They are here to start over and what they crave, is safety.
Detective Casey Duncan and her husband sheriff Eric Dalton want that too. Preparing for the birth of their first child, life is good. That is until a woman is almost abducted, and Casey must figure out who is responsible. When another woman is killed in a brutal manner, Casey trys desperately to decide who in Haven’s Rock has quite a different agenda.
Casey and Eric were a great couple. Both smart and caring. Casey is barely slowed down by her pregnancy. Well, except for needing help taking her shoes off. When she finally figures out the killers identity, it is a race against the clock to capture him or her before she is otherwise occupied having a baby.
I was busy trying to guess whodunnit and why, and barely picked the right person before the author reveal. No spoilers, but these two were not only extremely lucky, they also are determined to make Haven’s Rock safe again. I would definitely read the next book and I plan to go back and read the first two.

As a longtime Kelley Armstrong novels, I was thrilled to get to read the third installment in the Haven's Rock series, and it does not disappoint.

New characters, a compelling storyline, and a new mystery kept me reading. Highly enjoyable, I can't wait for the next book!

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for the ARC!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others.

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I had the pleasure of reading an Advanced Reader Copy of Cold As Hell, and it was absolutely worth all the catch-up I had to do on the series! This installment might just be the best of them all. Without spoiling too much, I have to say I loved the ending—it was perfect! Though, I do wonder about the choice of the baby's name... Is Kelley Armstrong a Gilmore Girls fan?

I really hope there are more books to come. I'm still holding out for Anders to get his happy ending, but I'm not sure any of the current women in Haven's Rock are the right match for him.

As for the story itself, I had my suspicions about the red herrings, and they turned out to be just that. However, the killer did catch me by surprise, likely because they weren't a huge focus in the book, which was fine by me. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and can't wait for the next one! Five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Kelley Armstrong does it again. Another not so straight forward mystery for Casey, Eric and company. What a crazy twist. I don't want to spoil anything so I will just say, loved it. Please read this book. Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for my advanced copy.

I apologize! I did not realize this was part of a series. I don't feel comfortable reading and reviewing this as I've not read any of the series.

As a long-time fan of Kelley Armstrong’s Casey Duncan character, “Cold as Hell” did not disappoint. This is the tenth Casey Duncan mystery, and third in the "Haven's Rock" arc, and Armstrong continues to deliver dark-edged storytelling that fans of the Rockton books have come to love. Despite the series utilizing an "impossible crime" theme, due to the limited number of characters/suspects that live in a hidden and isolated Yukon community, Armstrong continues to creatively craft gripping storylines.

The mystery in “Cold as Hell” is fairly fast-paced, keeping me engaged from start to finish. However, it does get overly expository at times, as Armstrong provides backstory and context for new readers. Despite this, the plot's momentum and tense atmosphere -- especially in the final few chapters -- make it a compelling read.

Overall, “Cold as Hell” is a solid addition to the Rockton/Haven's Rock series, blending suspense and the unique Yukon setting. I look forward to seeing where Armstrong takes Casey Duncan, and her growing family, next.

This was an ARC review for NetGalley.

Book 3 of the series that picks up 8 months after the last. Life has settled, there are more residents to the hidden community now and Casey is very pregnant. As it seems ideal right now the peace is shattered as a staff member is drugged and dragged into the forest, with a last minute save by another resident. The investigation gets started as a blizzard comes in and the town locks down from the whiteout conditions. Morning comes with a missing wife that not too many are worried about. That investigation is looking for her until they find her, then real mystery and plenty of suspense begins. Multip.e stories are moving at the same time and detective Casey along with Dalton and Anders have to figure what happened and who did it. Running concurrently with the attacks, Casey is another story with her pregnancy, not a typical one at that. Her mystery is only knowing her past and her injuries can lead to high risk carry and delivery. Just as all mysteries are coming together, everything explodes and their idealic little hidden town has some major loopholes and questions of just who vetted these people. Very suspenseful and well written. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this exciting read.

Another Winner in the Wild!
Armstrong returns to with the 2nd book in her Haven series, which carries on with many of the characters from her original Rockton series. The book is well written, with a new mystery for the intriguing location and set up. Haven is a hidden town in the Yukon, where people flee to escape from danger in their lives for a few years. Unlike Rockton, which often gave a very expensive refuge to criminals- Haven is a sanctuary for innocents. But if everyone in the new town is an innocent escaping from danger, who is attacking the women of Haven? Casey, an always unique character, is even more fun in this book because she is heavily pregnant and physically miserable. Her hormones often temper her common sense. I strongly recommend this book. I was given an advanced copy to read for free by Netgalley. This fact did not influence my review.

Hell's Bells are ringin' throughout this one.

It seems that I slid onto third base in Cold as Hell without even touching first and second base. Cold as Hell is the third book in the Haven's Rock Series. I've never read the two previous books. Now what drew me into this one was the fact that I've been previously gripped by Kelley Armstrong's time travel novels. Great author and great novels. Got my foot in the door........and walked totally in.

Without even previous experience, I landed in the sanctuary community of Haven's Rock set in the frozen terrain of the Yukon. Just know that this is a hidden town filled with people of questionable characters and natures who chose to live without the heavy impact of a larger society. It's filled with just 70 people who have set up daily living with designated jobs and initiatives willingly executed by these residents.

Now to keep law and order you need law and order. We'll meet Detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton. You'll immediately take a liking to Casey. She's eight months pregnant and doesn't let her protruding stomach keep her from doing her job. I can just feel the analytical vibes coming off her.

Peace and tranquility is disrupted when one of the town's women is dragged into the forest, but she escapes her attacker. The next woman isn't so lucky. Her body is found in that same forest not too far from the town. It appears to be death by hypothermia. Casey and Eric believe it's murder. But how can that be when all town members have been vetted? A frozen chill up the spine shakes the realization that there's a killer among them.

It's probably advantageous to have read the first two books in this series. But like me, you can slide in now that you have a bit of background. Just the name Kelley Armstrong on the cover guarantees a mighty read. Plenty of action in this one and plenty of resounding applause. I'm locked in and can't wait for the next one in this series. Be sure to check it out.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review. My thanks to Minotaur Books and to the talented Kelley Armstrong for the opportunity.

OMG! THIS IS MY NEW FAVOURITE SERIES😭 this new book in the havens rock series had me in suspense the whole book! Even when there was only a few pages left 😅 I honestly hope there is going to be more books for this series! I never want it to end 😭

Book #3 in the outstanding Rock Haven series. Rock Haven is a manufactured town in the Yukon built to offer safe haven to those persons hiding from circumstances beyond their control. Each person seeking haven is vetted before arrival and must work to earn their slot in the community. The town is off grid as far as you could get. There is a core group of personnel in place to keep the town safe and operating. COLD AS HELL could be read as a stand alone but you'd miss the history built into the first two books. This series is an off shoot of the Rockton series, also written by Kelley Armstrong. To get the full immersion, read the Rockton series and the two books in the Rock Haven series before this one. You won't be sorry.

Each resident of Rock Haven has under gone a background check and historical research to insure their request for haven is warranted. So when a woman is attacked after being lured into the surrounding forest, the list of suspects is obvious. When a second woman is attacked and killed, the investigation zeroes in quickly.

The core group in Rock Haven is comprised of the Sheriff, his wife, a deputy, several medical personnel, a miltia and other business operators. Each of this group has a back story that makes them three dimensional. They will quickly become family members as you follow their efforts to make their world a better place. Kelley Armstrong has 5 star writing skills that have earned her a dedicated fan club, no matter the genre she chooses to write. She is an auto read for me and has yet to let me down. I recommend her books to everyone I know and gift them often.

Cold as Hell by Kelley Armstrong, the latest Haven's Rock story continues the story of the sanctuary town hidden in the Yukon woods and the people who inhabit it. Casey and Eric, about to become parents, must solve the abduction and murder of one of the town's residents. Of course, this all takes place in the middle of a massive storm. As always, these stories are so well done that one can feel the isolation and cold of the country they take place in.

I absolutely LOVED The Rockton series by Kelley Armstrong and was thrilled when the after-Rockton series came out. I loved the previous two novels in this series and Cold as Hell was another wild ride that had me hooked from the beginning!

I loved following Casey and Eric on their Northern adventures in the wilderness in their new town and following them and several other belove characters. They are characters you love and love to read about, and there is always something going on in town. From murder, to kidnappings, this book has it all.

A definite must read that I highly recommend!

Casey Butler and Eric Dalton thought they had left behind the bad parts of Rockton when they created Haven's Rock, a refuge for folks who needed to get away from the world. Now, they have a very rich patron who agrees with their vision and has an investigator to assist them before sending folks up into the wild Yukon. But, sometimes not all eventualities can be planned. Someone is trying to kill women in residence; one woman was drugged and almost kidnapped; another is murdered and a third disappears. Meanwhile, Casey is eight months pregnant and Eric is frantic with worry over the baby. But Casey is nothing if not stalwart. She takes on the investigation and manages to save Yolanda before the killer can murder her. And then Casey is captured.... An adrenaline ride through the last few chapters! I like this series because of the characters and the setting, and, of course, the dog.

Cold as Hell by Kelley Armstrong is such a gripping read! The intense mystery and the way the setting comes alive really kept me hooked from start to finish.

This series is just falling flat. Feels like the story over and over. I read the Rockton series. I read the first couple in this series. I simply could not get interested in this one. I was bored with the last couple also. But, kept thinking it'll get better. They just didn't. As a library director, I recommended this series to many mystery readers. Unfortunately, they just aren't interesting anymore.

This review is my opinion and my opinion only. I love Kelley Armstrong’s writing. She knows how to pull you in, and you’re hooked.
This book is the continuation of the Haven’s Rock series. This series is a spinoff of the Rockton series(which I highly recommend). where we first met Eric and Casey. It’s about a hidden community in the Yukon. It takes in people who are in hiding. Casey and Eric run Haven’s Rock. Casey was a detective before coming to Rockton, and Eric grew up there.
In this book, Casey and Eric have to find who is drugging women and attacking. The first victim was Kendra, but she was able to get away with the help of Sebastian. Before long there was another attack, but this one ended in death. Casey and Eric try to find out who this person is, and how they got into Haven’s Rock. Because this place is suppose to be a sanctuary.
I did enjoy this book. I had a hard time putting it down. Kelley Armstrong is phenomenal at story telling.
It’s a highly recommend from me.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

What a great book!! This series is amazing!! Perfect suspense/drama! I can’t get enough of this series! Another great one in the books!!