Cold Shoulder

by Lynda La Plante

Book Overview

The author of the Emmy Award-winning TV series Prime Suspect now pens her first thriller. Lorraine Page, a down-on-her-luck ex-cop, finds herself in recovery the hard way, when she winds up on the trail of a serial killer. Film rights sold to Michelle Pfeiffer/Twentieth Century Fox. Film version will star Michelle Pfeiffer as Lorraine Page.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679441034
• ISBN13: 9780679441038
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Random House
• Length: 415 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Great mystery, realistic heroine

Enjoyed this mystery thoroughly. Not only was the plot well thought out and well written, portrayal of Lorraine Page and her life was realistic, gritty, and left no rock unturned. I didn't find this story depressing, I found it hopeful. I enjoy stories that don't sugarcoat the bad things that happen but also leave the reader hopeful that there are good, smart people who can overcome adversity and catch the bad guys! Her fellow compatriots, Rosie (sweet and optimistic) and Rooney (tough, unperfect cop with a big heart) are interesting as well. This is the kind of book you keep so you can read it again! If you like a good whodonit with realistic characters and an interesting plot, you'll like this book.

Gripping, Suspence, Moving, ...just Fantastic

I thoroughly enjoyed all of the 'cold' series, I could not put any of the books down. I found they all were equally enjoyable, and I learned to love Lorriane as a friend. I was hoping for another sequel, it is sad to see her go. An excellently written novel, well done Lynda!!!

ABSOLUTLEY SUPER DUPER!!!!!!!

This is an excellent book and i recommend it to everyone!!!! I couldn't put it down and cant wait to get Cold Blood and Cold Heart!! What else can I say but GO OUT AND BUY IT!!!!!

Cold Shoulder is good, Cold Heart is not.

I recently submitted a review for "Cold Shoulder". I kept referring to Cold Shoulder when I meant to refer to Cold Heart. Of the "Cold" series, "Cold Blood", and "Cold Shoulder" were excellent. "Cold Heart" was the stinker. Sorry for the confusion.

COLD SHOULDER--a hot read!

i've only seen one of the PRIME SUSPECT mini-series on PBS (PS #1) and only read one novelization (PS #3), so i came to la plante as a near novice. COLD SHOULDER is an amazing police thriller for people who enjoy character-driven storylines. for much of the book, the mystery takes a backseat to the spychological explorations of the main character--30-something lorraine page. seldom have i encountered a more fascinating and multi-dimensional character as page. at 452-pages, this is a tremendously readable page-turner that i couldnt put down. i carried it everywhere for more than a week. and i can't wait to spread the word to friends looking for the new patricia cornwell.