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Death in the Arctic
A frozen wilderness.
A killer in the skies.
When aspiring travel writer Chloé Campbell is invited aboard a luxury airship flying to the North Pole, she thinks she’s bagged the opportunity of a lifetime.
But she hasn’t had long to admire the dazzling icy views before a fellow passenger is found dead in their cabin.
Trapped at the top of the world, the group agrees a tragic accident has occurred. But as the hours tick by, fear turns to doubt.
It seems everyone’s a suspect.
And it isn’t long before the passengers begin to turn on each other . . .
A killer in the skies.
When aspiring travel writer Chloé Campbell is invited aboard a luxury airship flying to the North Pole, she thinks she’s bagged the opportunity of a lifetime.
But she hasn’t had long to admire the dazzling icy views before a fellow passenger is found dead in their cabin.
Trapped at the top of the world, the group agrees a tragic accident has occurred. But as the hours tick by, fear turns to doubt.
It seems everyone’s a suspect.
And it isn’t long before the passengers begin to turn on each other . . .
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First published January 16, 2025
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March 17, 2025
Tom Hindle has breathed new life into the tropes of "Golden Age" crime-detective fiction with his releases over the past few years, and Death in the Arctic continues this trend.
In an intriguing interpretation of the well-known "locked room" mystery, Hindle confines his characters to a modern airship, high above the icy wilderness of the Arctic. Nine passengers and eight crew members board the luxurious Osprey in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway, embarking on a promotional trip with Skyline Voyages, prior to the company's official launch in coming months. The passengers include company founders Ezra Day and Howard Barnes, their Norwegian P.A. Astrid Hahn and several of their "special guests" - Ezra's school buddies Devon Sharpe and Jasper Berry, together with Jasper's American heiress girlfriend Madison Brooke, environmental influencer Mia Whiley, journalist Chloé Campbell and her accompanying Condé Nast photographer Ben Rhodes.
Meanwhile, the crew comprise a German captain, Fritz Schäfer, Norwegian first and second officers, Freja Nilsen and Jakob Wisting, a Welsh chef, Gwyn Thomas, an Irish Chief Steward, Niamh Connelly and her British subordinates, barman Liam Mackey and stewards Jade Lycett and Ivy Redmond.
While chapters are related from different characters' perspectives, it's primarily Chloé's point of view to which the reader is privy. This promotional trip presents a much-anticipated opportunity for her to take her travel writing to the next level and achieve professional success. She's been booked at short notice by Condé Nast commissioning editor, Alec - another school friend of Ezra's - who's been forced to cancel at the last minute, due to his son's illness.
The setting is luxe but somewhat claustrophobic, as the Osprey lifts off from Svalbard and heads towards the North Pole, the passengers enjoying stunning Arctic views as they sip bespoke cocktails in the high-spec passengers' lounge. However it doesn't take long for tensions between both the passenger group and the crew to emerge, and for several minor but annoying technical issues to arise with the ship. A gourmet dinner on the first night of the trip descends into chaos as old grievances are aired and vegetarian Madison's salad is sabotaged with a piece of whale meat. Any hope that a good night's rest will resolve the tension is lost when, the following morning, one of the passengers is discovered dead in their cabin...
Tom Hindle crafts a well-paced plot, imbued with many details of the type of luxurious settings employed by writers of the "Golden Age". The Arctic scenery surrounding the Osprey's route is fascinatingly described, beautiful but desolate, and emphasises the isolation that the characters find themselves in. The restricted cast of characters enables Chloé, as the amateur detective figure, to probe into each passenger and crew member's antecedents, possible motives and alibi for the time of the crime, in vintage whodunnit fashion.
It's evident that Hindle has undertaken substantial research into the workings and history of helium airships, as there is plenty of technical detail sprinkled throughout the narrative. He uses environmental forces - an approaching major storm - in addition to the group's isolation and growing tension, to ratchet up the suspense. A final stunning denouement back on the ground in Longyearbyen features classic cat-and-mouse dynamics that will have the reader on the edge of their seat.
I'd recommend Death in the Arctic to any reader who loves the luxurious locations and plot tropes of "Golden Age" crime fiction. This was an engrossing and satisfying read, although I can't say I'm desperate to sample airship travel myself anytime soon...
In an intriguing interpretation of the well-known "locked room" mystery, Hindle confines his characters to a modern airship, high above the icy wilderness of the Arctic. Nine passengers and eight crew members board the luxurious Osprey in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway, embarking on a promotional trip with Skyline Voyages, prior to the company's official launch in coming months. The passengers include company founders Ezra Day and Howard Barnes, their Norwegian P.A. Astrid Hahn and several of their "special guests" - Ezra's school buddies Devon Sharpe and Jasper Berry, together with Jasper's American heiress girlfriend Madison Brooke, environmental influencer Mia Whiley, journalist Chloé Campbell and her accompanying Condé Nast photographer Ben Rhodes.
Meanwhile, the crew comprise a German captain, Fritz Schäfer, Norwegian first and second officers, Freja Nilsen and Jakob Wisting, a Welsh chef, Gwyn Thomas, an Irish Chief Steward, Niamh Connelly and her British subordinates, barman Liam Mackey and stewards Jade Lycett and Ivy Redmond.
While chapters are related from different characters' perspectives, it's primarily Chloé's point of view to which the reader is privy. This promotional trip presents a much-anticipated opportunity for her to take her travel writing to the next level and achieve professional success. She's been booked at short notice by Condé Nast commissioning editor, Alec - another school friend of Ezra's - who's been forced to cancel at the last minute, due to his son's illness.
The setting is luxe but somewhat claustrophobic, as the Osprey lifts off from Svalbard and heads towards the North Pole, the passengers enjoying stunning Arctic views as they sip bespoke cocktails in the high-spec passengers' lounge. However it doesn't take long for tensions between both the passenger group and the crew to emerge, and for several minor but annoying technical issues to arise with the ship. A gourmet dinner on the first night of the trip descends into chaos as old grievances are aired and vegetarian Madison's salad is sabotaged with a piece of whale meat. Any hope that a good night's rest will resolve the tension is lost when, the following morning, one of the passengers is discovered dead in their cabin...
Tom Hindle crafts a well-paced plot, imbued with many details of the type of luxurious settings employed by writers of the "Golden Age". The Arctic scenery surrounding the Osprey's route is fascinatingly described, beautiful but desolate, and emphasises the isolation that the characters find themselves in. The restricted cast of characters enables Chloé, as the amateur detective figure, to probe into each passenger and crew member's antecedents, possible motives and alibi for the time of the crime, in vintage whodunnit fashion.
It's evident that Hindle has undertaken substantial research into the workings and history of helium airships, as there is plenty of technical detail sprinkled throughout the narrative. He uses environmental forces - an approaching major storm - in addition to the group's isolation and growing tension, to ratchet up the suspense. A final stunning denouement back on the ground in Longyearbyen features classic cat-and-mouse dynamics that will have the reader on the edge of their seat.
I'd recommend Death in the Arctic to any reader who loves the luxurious locations and plot tropes of "Golden Age" crime fiction. This was an engrossing and satisfying read, although I can't say I'm desperate to sample airship travel myself anytime soon...
February 11, 2025
I haven’t read anything from this author before but I picked this up because I was intrigued by the synopsis. I loved how this story took place on an airship traveling to the North Pole. It sent me down a rabbit hole of researching airships, so I appreciated how this locked-room mystery took place in a unique setting.
However, the mystery itself felt mediocre and predictable. This is a multi-POV story, but most of the characters were one-dimensional. The reveal and motive were pretty obvious early on, so there wasn’t much suspense. The story was entertaining enough, but overall, I found it a bit underwhelming.
However, the mystery itself felt mediocre and predictable. This is a multi-POV story, but most of the characters were one-dimensional. The reveal and motive were pretty obvious early on, so there wasn’t much suspense. The story was entertaining enough, but overall, I found it a bit underwhelming.
January 16, 2025
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I do like this Agatha Christie style thrillers that Tom Hindle seems so good at. This was my favourite so far as the setting was just so unique. I have never been on an air balloon before. Having said that, after reading this book, I am very unlikely to be on one any time soon. I felt trapped and claustrophobic just reading the book.
Very nicely done and the evocation of setting is just something else. Very exciting to head to Norway and board this first voyage. When the problems start to happen, and the turbulence - dear goodness - that was a bit realistic - it felt so realistic.
Tom writes clearly and the story flows very well but I feel in this one, the story, characters and Tom's unique style really came together brilliantly.
And an air balloon - fantastic idea!
March 9, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review!
I hadn't read any Tom Hindle before, but I love a cosy mystery and the setting of this seemed very cool (no pun intended)! This is set aboard an airship on its way to the North Pole, with a locked-room whodunnit at the centre of the story. However, the motive (and killer) were very easy to spot from the start - it's basically just laid out for you, as soon as you find out who has died. I liked the multi-POV with a wide range of characters, but this felt a little too... simple.
I hadn't read any Tom Hindle before, but I love a cosy mystery and the setting of this seemed very cool (no pun intended)! This is set aboard an airship on its way to the North Pole, with a locked-room whodunnit at the centre of the story. However, the motive (and killer) were very easy to spot from the start - it's basically just laid out for you, as soon as you find out who has died. I liked the multi-POV with a wide range of characters, but this felt a little too... simple.
December 2, 2024
This was my first time reading anything by Tom Hindle, and boy, what an introduction to him it was! To say that I enjoyed it would be a fair assessment. It really was a delightful read.
In Death in the Arctic, Hindle has taken the locked room, cosy mystery of the Christie era, and given it a modern spin. Not for him the isolated country mansion. Oh no, the locked room in this case is on an airship, and said airship is flying over the Arctic. Brrrr!!! ❄
As with every locked room mystery, one needs suspects, and there are no shortage of them here, with 8 guests and 8 crew aboard the airship. There is also the obligatory amateur sleuth, and red herrings aplenty.
The characters were likeable, even the killer. What I loved the most though, was the setting (Tromsø in Norway, and Longyearbyen, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago), and the whole concept of the airship.
All in all, Death in the Arctic was a very entertaining, exceedingly enjoyable read. ❄
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House UK for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In Death in the Arctic, Hindle has taken the locked room, cosy mystery of the Christie era, and given it a modern spin. Not for him the isolated country mansion. Oh no, the locked room in this case is on an airship, and said airship is flying over the Arctic. Brrrr!!! ❄
As with every locked room mystery, one needs suspects, and there are no shortage of them here, with 8 guests and 8 crew aboard the airship. There is also the obligatory amateur sleuth, and red herrings aplenty.
The characters were likeable, even the killer. What I loved the most though, was the setting (Tromsø in Norway, and Longyearbyen, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago), and the whole concept of the airship.
All in all, Death in the Arctic was a very entertaining, exceedingly enjoyable read. ❄
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House UK for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 18, 2025
I stood up and applauded
January 18, 2025
The Osprey is a luxury airship on its maiden voyage over the arctic. On board are eight passengers all personally invited by one of its owners, and eight of crew. When one of the passengers is found dead in their room, faulty equipment is blamed. But soon some of those on board the craft begin to wonder if it really was an accident. Could they be trapped on the airship with a killer?
Chaotic, claustrophobic, nail-bitingly tense, devilishly clever, and filled with twists and turns, Death in the Arctic is a unique locked-room mystery that will keep you guessing. Tom Hindle is an author who has been on my TBR for years, and I have each of his books, but this was my first time reading one of them. And he is worth the hype. Expertly written, skillfully plotted, intricately woven and fast-paced, Hindle has managed to merge cosy crime with heart-pounding suspense. I will definitely be prioritising his backlist after reading this.
The book is filled with a cast of compelling characters, each with rich and sometimes intertwining backstories that add to the intrigue and tension. There are unreliable narrators, people we can’t trust, secrets, lies and desperation, all merged together on one aircraft. And as suspicion swirls following the death of a passenger, things begin to boil over and the finger is pointed in various directions. The story is told from multiple points of view, seamlessly moving between the narrators and offering a glimpse inside their psyche. The main narrator was Chloe, a travel blogger whose place on board the ship offers her the chance to finally write for a travel magazine. It’s her big break. But instead of writing her article, she finds herself investigating a possible murder and trying to stay one step ahead of the killer.
An original and riveting thriller that kept me on my toes, this is one not to be missed.
Chaotic, claustrophobic, nail-bitingly tense, devilishly clever, and filled with twists and turns, Death in the Arctic is a unique locked-room mystery that will keep you guessing. Tom Hindle is an author who has been on my TBR for years, and I have each of his books, but this was my first time reading one of them. And he is worth the hype. Expertly written, skillfully plotted, intricately woven and fast-paced, Hindle has managed to merge cosy crime with heart-pounding suspense. I will definitely be prioritising his backlist after reading this.
The book is filled with a cast of compelling characters, each with rich and sometimes intertwining backstories that add to the intrigue and tension. There are unreliable narrators, people we can’t trust, secrets, lies and desperation, all merged together on one aircraft. And as suspicion swirls following the death of a passenger, things begin to boil over and the finger is pointed in various directions. The story is told from multiple points of view, seamlessly moving between the narrators and offering a glimpse inside their psyche. The main narrator was Chloe, a travel blogger whose place on board the ship offers her the chance to finally write for a travel magazine. It’s her big break. But instead of writing her article, she finds herself investigating a possible murder and trying to stay one step ahead of the killer.
An original and riveting thriller that kept me on my toes, this is one not to be missed.
December 14, 2024
I very excitingly got a proof copy of this book from work! I enjoyed it as I do all of his books. He’s got a very readable and engaging style. However I did guess the killer within the first few chapters, as I did with his third book. I think he gives too many big obvious clues too early on. I also found some of the leaps Chloe made at the end unrealistic, with a lot (from her end) based on maybes that a real person wouldn’t take as fact. But despite this it was still a great reading experience!
April 24, 2025
I enjoyed this book a lot. There’s something to be said for an old style murder mystery and this one held my interest. It didn’t really feel like as much time was spent on developing character but the setting was great. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book.
January 5, 2025
3.5 stars rounded up
I read one of Tom Hindle’s other books – The Murder Game – last year and it ended up in my top 10 favourite reads so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to read his latest work. Death in the Arctic is another whodunnit that has I must say quite a magnificent setting. The author takes the reader to the north pole this time and what better way to see it than by means of an airship, the Osprey (I still don’t know the origin of it’s name btw)? It’s definitely something that will capture everyone’s attention.
I loved the setting and the suspects who find themselves on board, unable to get off while an unknown killer is among them. Tom Hindle delivers the type of whodunnit that always keeps me fascinated and eager to participate.
I did find killer and motive very easy to spot this time unfortunately and so I experienced it rather differently to the previous read where I also knew the killer’s identity but so much later in the book. I do want to compliment the author for the nifty tricks he used in relation to murder. I was left wondering ‘how’ it was done and it was like a magician’s trick explained. The investigation of the MO the killer used was one of the highlights of the book for me.
Overall an entertaining murder mystery read. It didn’t hold the same level of complexity as in The Murder Game though so I fear it will be out of my mind sooner. I bought a copy of Murder on Lake Garda literally a day before I saw this one and I’m eager to find out on which side that one will fall so stay tuned for another review.
I read one of Tom Hindle’s other books – The Murder Game – last year and it ended up in my top 10 favourite reads so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to read his latest work. Death in the Arctic is another whodunnit that has I must say quite a magnificent setting. The author takes the reader to the north pole this time and what better way to see it than by means of an airship, the Osprey (I still don’t know the origin of it’s name btw)? It’s definitely something that will capture everyone’s attention.
I loved the setting and the suspects who find themselves on board, unable to get off while an unknown killer is among them. Tom Hindle delivers the type of whodunnit that always keeps me fascinated and eager to participate.
I did find killer and motive very easy to spot this time unfortunately and so I experienced it rather differently to the previous read where I also knew the killer’s identity but so much later in the book. I do want to compliment the author for the nifty tricks he used in relation to murder. I was left wondering ‘how’ it was done and it was like a magician’s trick explained. The investigation of the MO the killer used was one of the highlights of the book for me.
Overall an entertaining murder mystery read. It didn’t hold the same level of complexity as in The Murder Game though so I fear it will be out of my mind sooner. I bought a copy of Murder on Lake Garda literally a day before I saw this one and I’m eager to find out on which side that one will fall so stay tuned for another review.
January 17, 2025
Airship Osprey is due to set off on its maiden journey to the North Pole. The journey is what Ezra, Chief Operating Officer, calls a ���trial run’, as there are no paying guests. Before he allows customers on board, he decided to invite a mix of people and gather their opinions. Aboard are some of Ezra’s friends, but also a travel blogger/ inspiring journalist, Chloé.
From the beginning, some things aren’t working properly, like the blinds, fridge-freezer, and thanks to a faulty air conditioning unit in one of the cabins, one person dies. The death seems accidental, but as Chloé digs deeper, she uncovers that the person may have been killed…
What a book!
I love Tom Hindle’s novels and this one didn’t disappoint. Give me a locked murder mystery any time of the day.
I enjoyed the location of the story: up in the clouds, travelling towards the North Pole, knowing that you are stuck with each other until you land. As you may predict, the tensions start to rise and people become distrustful of each other.
Chloé was extremely perceptive and at one point I was even suspecting her! Everyone had a motive to kill.
I definitely recommend this book.
From the beginning, some things aren’t working properly, like the blinds, fridge-freezer, and thanks to a faulty air conditioning unit in one of the cabins, one person dies. The death seems accidental, but as Chloé digs deeper, she uncovers that the person may have been killed…
What a book!
I love Tom Hindle’s novels and this one didn’t disappoint. Give me a locked murder mystery any time of the day.
I enjoyed the location of the story: up in the clouds, travelling towards the North Pole, knowing that you are stuck with each other until you land. As you may predict, the tensions start to rise and people become distrustful of each other.
Chloé was extremely perceptive and at one point I was even suspecting her! Everyone had a motive to kill.
I definitely recommend this book.
February 14, 2025
Actual rating 3.5*
I have enjoyed all of Hindle's previous novels and I was excited to read this one. I loved the idea of the airship and thought it was very well researched to make it feel realistic yet completely luxurious and untouchable at the same time. However the murder mystery aspect unfortunately fell a little flat for me.
Hindle uses various classic tropes including the locked room mystery and involves only a small group of people that start to turn on each other as soon as things start to go wrong. The murder mystery itself felt a bit basic and I had a pretty good idea of who the culprit was quite soon after which only got stronger the more I read.
I did enjoy the novel as a whole and also liked the wide range of characters, especially Chloe who was trying to get her big break in travel writing and Ben, the photographer. I also liked Mia, Jade and Gwyn and every character had a unique personality and reason for being on the airship and I liked getting to know them all.
Overall, this is a good classic murder mystery but it is quite easy to solve if you pay attention to the clues!
I have enjoyed all of Hindle's previous novels and I was excited to read this one. I loved the idea of the airship and thought it was very well researched to make it feel realistic yet completely luxurious and untouchable at the same time. However the murder mystery aspect unfortunately fell a little flat for me.
Hindle uses various classic tropes including the locked room mystery and involves only a small group of people that start to turn on each other as soon as things start to go wrong. The murder mystery itself felt a bit basic and I had a pretty good idea of who the culprit was quite soon after which only got stronger the more I read.
I did enjoy the novel as a whole and also liked the wide range of characters, especially Chloe who was trying to get her big break in travel writing and Ben, the photographer. I also liked Mia, Jade and Gwyn and every character had a unique personality and reason for being on the airship and I liked getting to know them all.
Overall, this is a good classic murder mystery but it is quite easy to solve if you pay attention to the clues!
January 21, 2025
Ezra and Howard have created an airship to take people to the North Pole in luxurious, eco friendly comfort. This is the story of the maiden voyage to entice the press into promoting it. Howard was Ezra’s Dad’s best friend until Isaac’s demise on a fateful trek to the pole. They are continuing the idea they dreamt up on that journey. But from the moment the airship is loaded and on its way, things start to go wrong. And as soon as a body is discovered in a locked room “accident”, the lies and mistrust begin. Throw in a bit of forced proximity and a storm and you’ve got the makings of a decent murder mystery!
As with the other books my Tom Hindle, it’s twisty and has plenty of red herrings. The small cast, almost all whom are untrustworthy, and the unusual surroundings make for an interesting story. Yes I guessed whodunnit and why, but I read enough mysteries that I often do, and I’m not sure that matters when the story is fun anyway. There’s no grisly death details, which is great if you don’t like gory murders, and the airship is a nice touch for something a bit different.
As with the other books my Tom Hindle, it’s twisty and has plenty of red herrings. The small cast, almost all whom are untrustworthy, and the unusual surroundings make for an interesting story. Yes I guessed whodunnit and why, but I read enough mysteries that I often do, and I’m not sure that matters when the story is fun anyway. There’s no grisly death details, which is great if you don’t like gory murders, and the airship is a nice touch for something a bit different.
January 9, 2025
I’m a big fan of a locked room mystery, and Death in the Arctic is no exception! The setting of the airship travelling deep into the Arctic was brilliant, and I started to feel almost claustrophobic just reading about it.
It took a little while for the murder to happen, which I’ve heard is quite common for Tom’s books, and I felt this added to the mystery as it gave me more time to look for clues and try to guess who would become the victim. I did find that I would’ve liked a bit more from the ending and the big reveal.
The story is told through multiple POVs, though Chloe, the blogger, is the main protagonist here. Chloe was likeable, and I found myself rooting for her and hoping that her and Ben would form a friendship.
I think it’s safe to say I wouldn’t step foot on an airship if they brought them back.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
It took a little while for the murder to happen, which I’ve heard is quite common for Tom’s books, and I felt this added to the mystery as it gave me more time to look for clues and try to guess who would become the victim. I did find that I would’ve liked a bit more from the ending and the big reveal.
The story is told through multiple POVs, though Chloe, the blogger, is the main protagonist here. Chloe was likeable, and I found myself rooting for her and hoping that her and Ben would form a friendship.
I think it’s safe to say I wouldn’t step foot on an airship if they brought them back.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
June 16, 2025
This was my first Tom Hindle, and it won't be my last. I picked it up because of the premise: a murder onboard an airship over the Arctic. I think that is such an interesting setup for a locked-room murder mystery. For the most part, it maintains that interest. The narrative does drag in places, and I don't think Hindle utilises the isolation of the Arctic to its fullest. But that said, it's a real fun read. Some plot points are a bit ridiculous, but I'm okay with ridiculous in the right context. The characters are uniformly fine. No one stands out as being useless, but no one is scene stealer either.
Would I recommend this novel? I would, but I was left feeling a little deflated once I turned the last page. That said, I wouldn't have a problem suggesting this to friends as it's a fun read in many ways.
Would I recommend this novel? I would, but I was left feeling a little deflated once I turned the last page. That said, I wouldn't have a problem suggesting this to friends as it's a fun read in many ways.
March 17, 2025
It was ok! I was really happy that the Husky Cafe in Longyearbyen got a mention 🥰
A couple of bits were a bit off, eg, at the beginning the author says the Norge airship departed for the North Pole from Longyearbyen, but later on corrects this to Ny Ålesund. He also has one of the characters say that she got the train Tromsø which is impossible as trains only go as far north as Bodø in Norway, you have to drive/bus/fly/or get on a ship from there to Tromsø and it would've been an easy Google.
I enjoyed the story and I thought the characters were well described, I had guessed who the murderer was quite early on but there's a good bit of redirection to keep you guessing a bit.
Made me want to go back to Svalbard!
A couple of bits were a bit off, eg, at the beginning the author says the Norge airship departed for the North Pole from Longyearbyen, but later on corrects this to Ny Ålesund. He also has one of the characters say that she got the train Tromsø which is impossible as trains only go as far north as Bodø in Norway, you have to drive/bus/fly/or get on a ship from there to Tromsø and it would've been an easy Google.
I enjoyed the story and I thought the characters were well described, I had guessed who the murderer was quite early on but there's a good bit of redirection to keep you guessing a bit.
Made me want to go back to Svalbard!
December 15, 2024
A unique murder mystery set in a helium aircraft setting sail on its maiden test voyage. This latest novel by Tom Hindle is another great book written by the author in the genre of the old fashioned mystery greats like Agatha Christie, with a good cast of characters, lots of plot and intrigue surrounding each of them and a healthy dose of red herrings thrown into the mix.
Well written and a good quick read, I enjoyed this and would happily recommend it to others who enjoy this genre.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Well written and a good quick read, I enjoyed this and would happily recommend it to others who enjoy this genre.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 23, 2025
Wow this book was so addictive it’s Hindle’s best one yet. I loved the glamour of the luxury airship, the snowy setting and the possibility of travelling to the North Pole. I was so invested in the story, I really wanted the flight to go without a hitch but with a crime novel, that’s never going to be the case. Pretty quickly you’re introduced to some very difficult characters, this all added to the suspense. There were so many twists and turns I didn’t see coming, they made me gasp. I loved the story, I was complete lost in it.
September 16, 2024
This book has the unique setting of an airship above the North Pole, and what a great setting it turned out to be! I absolutely loved this book, Tom’s writing style was brilliant and kept me needing to read more and more. The plot and characters were really well developed and it made for a great read.
December 25, 2024
Very readable and enjoyable. The author has a really engaging writing style. While I raced through the book, some of the repetitiveness did become a little annoying.
This is a locked room mystery with plenty of twists and turns and a unique, atmospheric setting. It’s a perfect cosy murder book to be read wrapped up in a blanket with a hot chocolate during January.
I have read the first book published by this author and think that this one, his fourth, is easily the best.
Thank you to the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
This is a locked room mystery with plenty of twists and turns and a unique, atmospheric setting. It’s a perfect cosy murder book to be read wrapped up in a blanket with a hot chocolate during January.
I have read the first book published by this author and think that this one, his fourth, is easily the best.
Thank you to the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
January 6, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the newest of Tom Hindles
Murder mystery novels.
Taking place in a wonderful setting, this fun, crime story really grabbed my attention, and I loved every second of it. The icy cold and remote setting, contrasting with the luxury of the airship, and the well thought out and well written characters, kept me guessing whodunit?
This was the first of Hindles books that I've read, and I am definitely going to read more.
For a murder mystery, it's relatively light-hearted and an easy read, fans of Agatha Christie will love this.
Murder mystery novels.
Taking place in a wonderful setting, this fun, crime story really grabbed my attention, and I loved every second of it. The icy cold and remote setting, contrasting with the luxury of the airship, and the well thought out and well written characters, kept me guessing whodunit?
This was the first of Hindles books that I've read, and I am definitely going to read more.
For a murder mystery, it's relatively light-hearted and an easy read, fans of Agatha Christie will love this.
April 21, 2025
Love Tom Hindle crime.
This one was enjoyable in a different way as I guessed very early on who the guilty party(ies) were so was able to pick up on the clues as I read.
Awesome holiday read!
This one was enjoyable in a different way as I guessed very early on who the guilty party(ies) were so was able to pick up on the clues as I read.
Awesome holiday read!
July 27, 2025
Loved this, the location and the characters were really well built but felt like it wrapped up too quickly in the last few chapters!
July 29, 2025
Tom Hindle’s writing just gets better and better. Great story and interesting characters. A wonderful murder mystery that keeps you guessing.
I do hope we get to see Chole and Ben again.
I do hope we get to see Chole and Ben again.
January 9, 2025
4.5 stars
Review coming soon!
Review coming soon!
June 22, 2025
Another great book from Tom Hindle. This is the third one I have read, and I cannot get enough of them. I am a big fan of Agatha Christie, and Tom Hidnle is another great author of this genre for me. Always keeps me guessing until the last page!
August 2, 2025
The fourth fabulous crime read. Keep them coming Tom!
January 6, 2025
The airship, Osprey, embarks on its maiden voyage from Norway to the North Pole. On board are eight guests and eight crew. When someone if found dead in their cabin, faulty equipment is initially blamed, but could it have been murder?
Most of the story is told through the eyes of Chloe, a down on her luck travel blogger trying to become a journalist. She is given the chance of a lifetime when invited to write about the 'Osprey's' maiden voyage just two days prior to launch, due to a last minute cancellation. Chloe is very keen to prove herself and has an eye for detail, interviewing the owners, guests and crew for her article.
I found this to be a very interesting read. The setting is incredible and beautifully described. A helium filled airship floating across the arctic. The ship is billed as a marvel of modern technology which of course begins to go wrong. A storm ahead which is ignored and a feast of characters, some with interesting and inter-twined backstories.
I really enjoyed this book by Tom Hindle. I found the story flowed at a nice pace. The dialogue and character reactions all made sense and the breakdown how it was all done made total sense. I wasn't the biggest fan of Tom's previous book, The Murder Game, but after this variation of a captured audience, I'll continue to follow Mr Hindle with great interest.
Highly recommended.
I would like to convey my thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this novel. All opinions are my own
Reviewed January 2025
Expected Publishing date - 16th January 2025
Most of the story is told through the eyes of Chloe, a down on her luck travel blogger trying to become a journalist. She is given the chance of a lifetime when invited to write about the 'Osprey's' maiden voyage just two days prior to launch, due to a last minute cancellation. Chloe is very keen to prove herself and has an eye for detail, interviewing the owners, guests and crew for her article.
I found this to be a very interesting read. The setting is incredible and beautifully described. A helium filled airship floating across the arctic. The ship is billed as a marvel of modern technology which of course begins to go wrong. A storm ahead which is ignored and a feast of characters, some with interesting and inter-twined backstories.
I really enjoyed this book by Tom Hindle. I found the story flowed at a nice pace. The dialogue and character reactions all made sense and the breakdown how it was all done made total sense. I wasn't the biggest fan of Tom's previous book, The Murder Game, but after this variation of a captured audience, I'll continue to follow Mr Hindle with great interest.
Highly recommended.
I would like to convey my thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this novel. All opinions are my own
Reviewed January 2025
Expected Publishing date - 16th January 2025
January 15, 2025
Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle is brings us a golden age detective story combined with a locked room mystery. It's set on an airship - the first of its kind and supposedly the size of a football field. I'm not a visual person so couldn't picture it at all but I gather that's massive and it mustn't fly too high as it's powered by propellers and afloat thanks to helium. As a complete aside I was extremely traumatised by the movie The Hindenburg when I was a child and still recall my horror that people knew they were about to be burned to death (or fall to it!), so there was a bit of a sense of the macabre for me here.
What I liked most about this book was some of the character development. I'd sometimes want more but it's very reminiscent of Agatha Christie and the like. We don't get everyone's life story but the snapshots Hindle shares are enough that we know 'who' these characters are. Almost caricatures, but he cleverly refrains from going too far.
I think this is a tad more predictable than it needs be, and Dame Agatha was the queen of 'casually' referencing a past incident that later becomes pivotal (or is the catalyst) and I think if less focus had been on past events here, [the whodunit] might have come as more of a surprise. There is (however) an additional (kinda sad) little twist that I didn't see coming.
I enjoyed this and am now keen to read more of Hindle's work.
3.5 stars
Read my review here: https://www.debbish.com/books-literat...
What I liked most about this book was some of the character development. I'd sometimes want more but it's very reminiscent of Agatha Christie and the like. We don't get everyone's life story but the snapshots Hindle shares are enough that we know 'who' these characters are. Almost caricatures, but he cleverly refrains from going too far.
I think this is a tad more predictable than it needs be, and Dame Agatha was the queen of 'casually' referencing a past incident that later becomes pivotal (or is the catalyst) and I think if less focus had been on past events here, [the whodunit] might have come as more of a surprise. There is (however) an additional (kinda sad) little twist that I didn't see coming.
I enjoyed this and am now keen to read more of Hindle's work.
3.5 stars
Read my review here: https://www.debbish.com/books-literat...
December 31, 2024
I really enjoyed Death in the Arctic and it was fun to read about airships and how they could have a place in travel in the future. The location of the book sounded amazing and definitely makes me want to travel to the North Pole. This is a closed room murder with a on isolated group so it was a case of who can and can’t be trusted!
The plot follows Chloe who is desperate to become a travel writer. She gets her ‘big break’ by chance and is offered a place on the maiden flight of the Osprey Airship. It’s a slow burner but once it gets going I couldn’t put it down.
This is my second Tim Hindle book and I did enjoy it more than Murder in Lake Garda.
Thank you to Century books for my copy of this book from a competition win and also to NetGalley for the digital copy!
The plot follows Chloe who is desperate to become a travel writer. She gets her ‘big break’ by chance and is offered a place on the maiden flight of the Osprey Airship. It’s a slow burner but once it gets going I couldn’t put it down.
This is my second Tim Hindle book and I did enjoy it more than Murder in Lake Garda.
Thank you to Century books for my copy of this book from a competition win and also to NetGalley for the digital copy!
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