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Dane Winter #3
Cold Justice
In the snow, everyone leaves a trail... even the dead.
When his former brother in arms PI Nicolas Buxton asks for his help on a case, ex-US Marine Dane Winter heads to the freezing Colorado ski town of Crestwater Falls. Local resident Jamie Fields has gone missing without a trace after being involved in a suspicious car accident on a treacherous mountain road four weeks earlier.
There's no body and no leads. Only Jaime's desperate father searching for answers. As Winter and Buxton work together to put the many puzzle pieces together, things take a deadly turn when Winter himself becomes the target of an unknown enemy. Are they connected to Jamie's disappearance? Or are they linked to Winter himself?
What started as a missing persons case quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. A deadly force with its own agenda, willing to turn the mountain town into a war zone.
Cut off by a relentless snow storm and hunted through the frozen wilderness, Winter must rely on every skill in his arsenal to uncover the truth before Crestwater Falls is torn apart. Because whatever came to the mountain is prepared to kill for what it wants.
And Dane Winter is the only man standing in their way...
Praise for Sam
"A masterful cocktail of compelling heroes, ruthless adversaries, and the gritty backdrop of cartel-controlled Mexico." - Bestselling author Andrew Warren
"A 5* read on every level. Has the makings of a blockbuster movie." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
"Wow, fast paced and exciting." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
When his former brother in arms PI Nicolas Buxton asks for his help on a case, ex-US Marine Dane Winter heads to the freezing Colorado ski town of Crestwater Falls. Local resident Jamie Fields has gone missing without a trace after being involved in a suspicious car accident on a treacherous mountain road four weeks earlier.
There's no body and no leads. Only Jaime's desperate father searching for answers. As Winter and Buxton work together to put the many puzzle pieces together, things take a deadly turn when Winter himself becomes the target of an unknown enemy. Are they connected to Jamie's disappearance? Or are they linked to Winter himself?
What started as a missing persons case quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. A deadly force with its own agenda, willing to turn the mountain town into a war zone.
Cut off by a relentless snow storm and hunted through the frozen wilderness, Winter must rely on every skill in his arsenal to uncover the truth before Crestwater Falls is torn apart. Because whatever came to the mountain is prepared to kill for what it wants.
And Dane Winter is the only man standing in their way...
Praise for Sam
"A masterful cocktail of compelling heroes, ruthless adversaries, and the gritty backdrop of cartel-controlled Mexico." - Bestselling author Andrew Warren
"A 5* read on every level. Has the makings of a blockbuster movie." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
"Wow, fast paced and exciting." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
272 pages, Hardcover
Published October 27, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
PI Nicolas Buxton contacted his old marine comrade, ex-US Marine, Dane Winter, for help. The small Colorado town of Crestwater Falls had a missing person in Jamie Fields, who had disappeared after a bad accident in the ice and snow at the top of the mountain. She'd been gone for four weeks and no one believed her to be alive any longer, after all the time in the dead of winter. Dane arrived - no investigator, but a man of action - and began his questioning of all concerned.
As Winter & Buxton dug deeply, preparing to search the areas Jamie may have gone, again, as the search and rescue people plus the police had already done it, strange things began happening. Winter was suddenly targeted by persons unknown. Was it connected to his previous case? Or to Jamie's disappearance? With him unable to contact his former colleague, and the suddenness of the brutal force invading Crestwater Falls, Winter decided to vanish, taking danger away from the town. He could search for Jamie at the same time. The blizzard hit once again; the snow storm was violent and deadly - not a time to be outdoors without protection. As Winter dodged from cave to ranger's shelter; to cavern and beyond, he was followed. And he knew they were out to kill him...
Cold Justice is #3 in the Dane Winter series by Aussie author Sam Cogley and it was jaw-droppingly brilliant! So much action; I was glued to the pages! Dane is an excellent character; I've loved the first two in the series, and am looking forward to #4 when it comes out. I also need to check out his other series. Highly recommended to fans of action thrillers.
With thanks to NetGalley & Boldwood Books for my digital ARC to read and review.
As Winter & Buxton dug deeply, preparing to search the areas Jamie may have gone, again, as the search and rescue people plus the police had already done it, strange things began happening. Winter was suddenly targeted by persons unknown. Was it connected to his previous case? Or to Jamie's disappearance? With him unable to contact his former colleague, and the suddenness of the brutal force invading Crestwater Falls, Winter decided to vanish, taking danger away from the town. He could search for Jamie at the same time. The blizzard hit once again; the snow storm was violent and deadly - not a time to be outdoors without protection. As Winter dodged from cave to ranger's shelter; to cavern and beyond, he was followed. And he knew they were out to kill him...
Cold Justice is #3 in the Dane Winter series by Aussie author Sam Cogley and it was jaw-droppingly brilliant! So much action; I was glued to the pages! Dane is an excellent character; I've loved the first two in the series, and am looking forward to #4 when it comes out. I also need to check out his other series. Highly recommended to fans of action thrillers.
With thanks to NetGalley & Boldwood Books for my digital ARC to read and review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
3.5 Stars
Cold Justice follows ex-US Marine Dane Winter as he travels to the freezing Colorado ski town of Crestwater Falls to help find a missing woman. Cut off by a severe snowstorm, he must fight to survive and uncover a deadly conspiracy.
I'll preface this review by saying I probably am not the target audience for Cold Justice. Having said that, I liked Winter and Buxton a lot. Also, the descriptions of the weather felt spot-on. On the other hand, Cold Justice seemed to really stretch believability, and the fight scenes felt as though they went on forever.
Undoubtedly readers who enjoy books written by Lee Child, Robert Ludlum, and Vince Flynn will love this book, too!
Thank you, #BoldwoodBooks, for providing this book for consideration and review via #NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Cold Justice has an expected publication date of October 27, 2026.
#Crime #Friendship #Mystery #Survival #Suspense #InvitedToRead
Cold Justice follows ex-US Marine Dane Winter as he travels to the freezing Colorado ski town of Crestwater Falls to help find a missing woman. Cut off by a severe snowstorm, he must fight to survive and uncover a deadly conspiracy.
I'll preface this review by saying I probably am not the target audience for Cold Justice. Having said that, I liked Winter and Buxton a lot. Also, the descriptions of the weather felt spot-on. On the other hand, Cold Justice seemed to really stretch believability, and the fight scenes felt as though they went on forever.
Undoubtedly readers who enjoy books written by Lee Child, Robert Ludlum, and Vince Flynn will love this book, too!
Thank you, #BoldwoodBooks, for providing this book for consideration and review via #NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Cold Justice has an expected publication date of October 27, 2026.
#Crime #Friendship #Mystery #Survival #Suspense #InvitedToRead
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Dane Winter #3
When his former brother-in-arms PI Nicolas Buxton asks for help on a case, ex-US Marine Dane Winter heads to the freexing Colorado ski town of Crestwater Falls. Local resident Jamie Fields has gone missing without a trace after being involved in a suspicious car accident on a treacherous mountain road four weeks earlier. There's no body and no leads. Only Jamie
s desperate father searching for answers. As Winter and Buxum work together to put the many puzzle pieces together, things take a deadly turn when Winter himself becomes the target od an unknown enemy. Are they connected to Jamie's disappearance? Or are they linked to Winter himself?
This story was action packed and I was quickly pulled into this thrilling read. The suspense builds throughout. We get two different plot lines with lots of threads that eventually merge into one fantastic read. This is a nail biting, edge of your seat that held my attention throughout.
Published 27th October 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and he author #SamCogley for my ARC of #ColdJustice in exchange for an honest review.
When his former brother-in-arms PI Nicolas Buxton asks for help on a case, ex-US Marine Dane Winter heads to the freexing Colorado ski town of Crestwater Falls. Local resident Jamie Fields has gone missing without a trace after being involved in a suspicious car accident on a treacherous mountain road four weeks earlier. There's no body and no leads. Only Jamie
s desperate father searching for answers. As Winter and Buxum work together to put the many puzzle pieces together, things take a deadly turn when Winter himself becomes the target od an unknown enemy. Are they connected to Jamie's disappearance? Or are they linked to Winter himself?
This story was action packed and I was quickly pulled into this thrilling read. The suspense builds throughout. We get two different plot lines with lots of threads that eventually merge into one fantastic read. This is a nail biting, edge of your seat that held my attention throughout.
Published 27th October 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and he author #SamCogley for my ARC of #ColdJustice in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I read this book as an ARC from NetGalley and this review is my honest feedback about it based on my reading it.
Sometimes the cold isn't the most dangerous thing in the room.
There is something wonderfully uncomplicated about a good action thriller and Sam has a knack for them.
For me the fell of an isolated location, a disappearance, a protagonist who refuses to walk away, people with secrets to protect and a situation that keeps getting worse and I'm probably going to keep reading. Cold Justice gave me all of that.
Sam Cogley's third Dane Winter thriller takes us into the freezing wilderness of Colorado, where former US Marine Dane gets pulled into the search for a missing woman -_- What initially looks like a missing person case soon begins to feel like something much bigger -_-
And, naturally, the deeper Dane digs, the more dangerous things become because apparently finding one missing woman was never going to be enough trouble -_-
The snow covered Colorado landscape is one of my favourite things about this book -_- Sam uses the cold and isolation beautifully -_- The mountains, the weather, the difficult terrain and the sheer remoteness of the setting create an additional layer of danger -_- In this adventure the environment isn't simply somewhere the story happens; It actively works against the characters and it makes the story more effective -_- A hero pitted against bad guys as weel as the environment -_-
Dane Winter is very much the kind of protagonist I expect to find in a fast paced action thriller, an ex-marine, tough, loyal and difficult to intimidate -_-
He gets involved because someone needs help and once he's committed, walking away isn't really an option -_- That gives the character an emotional centre beneath all the action -_-
He's not perfect or subtle but has character when needed -_-
The missing person investigation gradually opens the door to something much larger, with different characters, motivations and story threads eventually beginning to intersect -_- I enjoyed not knowing exactly where Sam was taking the story -_- There are enough twists and complications to keep the reader questioning what is really going on, while the pace ensures that there isn't much opportunity to sit back and overthink it -_-
And that, for me, is one of the strengths of this book, things move fast and there is plenty of gunfights, chases, confrontations, survival situations and people making rank poor decisions.
Some of the action sequences are genuinely gripping and Sam writes them with a cinematic quality that makes them very easy to visualise -_-
There were, however, moments when I felt the action was pushed a little too far or lasted slightly longer than necessary but that is a significant part of this genre -_-
I don't pick up an action thriller expecting a documentary.
I pick it up to be entertained -_-
And Cold Justice certainly entertained me -_-
This is a fast, atmospheric, action heavy thriller with an ex-Marine protagonist, a missing woman, dangerous people, hidden agendas and a whole lot of snow -_-
And it delivers -_-
What I particularly enjoyed was the way the different pieces of the story gradually began to connect -_- The book keeps adding another layer to the mystery while simultaneously increasing the danger around Winter -_-
It is the kind of thriller that works particularly well when you're in the mood for something fast, uncomplicated and addictive, like an action movie; a few hours of uninterrupted fun.
Did I occasionally question whether Dane Winter was, in fact, made of something considerably stronger than human bones?
Absolutely -_-
Did I care enough to put the book down?
Not really -_-
And that's probably the best compliment I can give it -_-
Sometimes the cold isn't the most dangerous thing in the room.
There is something wonderfully uncomplicated about a good action thriller and Sam has a knack for them.
For me the fell of an isolated location, a disappearance, a protagonist who refuses to walk away, people with secrets to protect and a situation that keeps getting worse and I'm probably going to keep reading. Cold Justice gave me all of that.
Sam Cogley's third Dane Winter thriller takes us into the freezing wilderness of Colorado, where former US Marine Dane gets pulled into the search for a missing woman -_- What initially looks like a missing person case soon begins to feel like something much bigger -_-
And, naturally, the deeper Dane digs, the more dangerous things become because apparently finding one missing woman was never going to be enough trouble -_-
The snow covered Colorado landscape is one of my favourite things about this book -_- Sam uses the cold and isolation beautifully -_- The mountains, the weather, the difficult terrain and the sheer remoteness of the setting create an additional layer of danger -_- In this adventure the environment isn't simply somewhere the story happens; It actively works against the characters and it makes the story more effective -_- A hero pitted against bad guys as weel as the environment -_-
Dane Winter is very much the kind of protagonist I expect to find in a fast paced action thriller, an ex-marine, tough, loyal and difficult to intimidate -_-
He gets involved because someone needs help and once he's committed, walking away isn't really an option -_- That gives the character an emotional centre beneath all the action -_-
He's not perfect or subtle but has character when needed -_-
The missing person investigation gradually opens the door to something much larger, with different characters, motivations and story threads eventually beginning to intersect -_- I enjoyed not knowing exactly where Sam was taking the story -_- There are enough twists and complications to keep the reader questioning what is really going on, while the pace ensures that there isn't much opportunity to sit back and overthink it -_-
And that, for me, is one of the strengths of this book, things move fast and there is plenty of gunfights, chases, confrontations, survival situations and people making rank poor decisions.
Some of the action sequences are genuinely gripping and Sam writes them with a cinematic quality that makes them very easy to visualise -_-
There were, however, moments when I felt the action was pushed a little too far or lasted slightly longer than necessary but that is a significant part of this genre -_-
I don't pick up an action thriller expecting a documentary.
I pick it up to be entertained -_-
And Cold Justice certainly entertained me -_-
This is a fast, atmospheric, action heavy thriller with an ex-Marine protagonist, a missing woman, dangerous people, hidden agendas and a whole lot of snow -_-
And it delivers -_-
What I particularly enjoyed was the way the different pieces of the story gradually began to connect -_- The book keeps adding another layer to the mystery while simultaneously increasing the danger around Winter -_-
It is the kind of thriller that works particularly well when you're in the mood for something fast, uncomplicated and addictive, like an action movie; a few hours of uninterrupted fun.
Did I occasionally question whether Dane Winter was, in fact, made of something considerably stronger than human bones?
Absolutely -_-
Did I care enough to put the book down?
Not really -_-
And that's probably the best compliment I can give it -_-
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is the 3rd book in the series, but it can be read as stand alone novels. This latest one, Cold Justice, is a brilliant story, and when the synopsis describes it as being "high octane" it is not wrong!
Dane Winter has been called to Crestwater Falls by an old military friend. A woman has gone missing in the freezing hills of this Colorado ski town. She is a local; she had been withdrawn before an incident involving a car crash, which was the event that started the investigation. The police think she is dead, but the local PI Buxton thinks otherwise, so he has called in Dane to help.
The author has created such a brilliant storyline that brings so many different aspects of this story together. There is the mystery of why the woman has disappeared, who is chasing her, why Dane is being chased, and then the weather makes it a fight for life.
I really enjoyed the several subplots that the author has woven together; there is mistrust, past cases, danger, an all lut gun fight and a lot of chasing and misdirection. It is fast-paced from start to finish and full of action and adventure.
If you are a fan of ex-military personnel taking on cases, fighting for others and discovering the truth at huge risk to themselves, then this is a book that you should be looking at. It is one I would definitely recommend.
Dane Winter has been called to Crestwater Falls by an old military friend. A woman has gone missing in the freezing hills of this Colorado ski town. She is a local; she had been withdrawn before an incident involving a car crash, which was the event that started the investigation. The police think she is dead, but the local PI Buxton thinks otherwise, so he has called in Dane to help.
The author has created such a brilliant storyline that brings so many different aspects of this story together. There is the mystery of why the woman has disappeared, who is chasing her, why Dane is being chased, and then the weather makes it a fight for life.
I really enjoyed the several subplots that the author has woven together; there is mistrust, past cases, danger, an all lut gun fight and a lot of chasing and misdirection. It is fast-paced from start to finish and full of action and adventure.
If you are a fan of ex-military personnel taking on cases, fighting for others and discovering the truth at huge risk to themselves, then this is a book that you should be looking at. It is one I would definitely recommend.
October 25, 2026
❄️ If you love a fast-paced thriller with plenty of action, twists and a deadly mystery, this one sounds right up your street!
Set in the freezing Colorado ski town of Crestwater Falls, the story follows ex-US Marine Dane Winter, who gets pulled into a missing person case after his former brother-in-arms, PI Nicolas Buxton, asks for his help. Jamie Fields disappeared following a suspicious car accident on a dangerous mountain road, and four weeks later, there’s still no sign of him.
With no body and very few clues, Winter and Buxton have their work cut out for them. But what starts as a search for answers soon turns into something much more dangerous when Winter becomes a target himself. Is it connected to Jamie’s disappearance, or has someone from Winter’s own past come back to haunt him?
Add a relentless snowstorm, a remote wilderness, and an enemy who won’t stop until they get what they want, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a tense, action-packed thriller. I love the sound of the snowy setting and the way the mystery seems to keep getting bigger and more dangerous with every turn.
Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Robert Ludlum and Vince Flynn! 💥📚
Set in the freezing Colorado ski town of Crestwater Falls, the story follows ex-US Marine Dane Winter, who gets pulled into a missing person case after his former brother-in-arms, PI Nicolas Buxton, asks for his help. Jamie Fields disappeared following a suspicious car accident on a dangerous mountain road, and four weeks later, there’s still no sign of him.
With no body and very few clues, Winter and Buxton have their work cut out for them. But what starts as a search for answers soon turns into something much more dangerous when Winter becomes a target himself. Is it connected to Jamie’s disappearance, or has someone from Winter’s own past come back to haunt him?
Add a relentless snowstorm, a remote wilderness, and an enemy who won’t stop until they get what they want, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a tense, action-packed thriller. I love the sound of the snowy setting and the way the mystery seems to keep getting bigger and more dangerous with every turn.
Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Robert Ludlum and Vince Flynn! 💥📚
November 13, 2026
Boldwood Books and author Sam Cogley have put together an action packed completely satisfying thriller that will keep readers up late into the night. Dane Winter is the ultimate friend who will right a wrong and is afraid of nothing and no one. After partnering with a Tampa based nonprofit to successfully bring down a corrupt multinational Dane heads to the snowy and cold Colorado mountains to help an old marine buddy turned PI who has requested Dane’s help in searching for a missing woman. At this point the headline Tampa event and Dane’s appearance in Colorado intersect as a small army of hired professional killers travel to Crestwater Falls, Colorado, to hunt and terminate the resourceful Dane. Dane uses his military training and multiple skills to track down the missing woman, keep the killers a step behind, and use the Colorado mountains and a blizzard to his advantage to avoid certain death.
The plot is excellently laid out, the friend or foe characters are well described, the ending quite satisfying, and the descriptions of fighting the elements as well as the thugs gave me chills. There were two incredible extended action scenes where I thought I was viewing the play-by-play of a UFC fight—with weapons—until one was no longer alive. Exciting stuff. The jaw dropping life or death action scenes went on for several pages and were absolutely riveting. Dane Winter is not a person to back down.
This was my first Sam Cogley thriller but it won’t be my last. I have two previous Dane Winter thrillers to enjoy plus other books by this talented author. My TBR list has just multiplied thanks to Boldwood Books and Sam Conley. I highly recommend Cold Justice.
The plot is excellently laid out, the friend or foe characters are well described, the ending quite satisfying, and the descriptions of fighting the elements as well as the thugs gave me chills. There were two incredible extended action scenes where I thought I was viewing the play-by-play of a UFC fight—with weapons—until one was no longer alive. Exciting stuff. The jaw dropping life or death action scenes went on for several pages and were absolutely riveting. Dane Winter is not a person to back down.
This was my first Sam Cogley thriller but it won’t be my last. I have two previous Dane Winter thrillers to enjoy plus other books by this talented author. My TBR list has just multiplied thanks to Boldwood Books and Sam Conley. I highly recommend Cold Justice.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received an ARC through "NetGalley" and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
The story begins with Dane meeting with a whistleblower when the two come under attack. Luckily, Emily, his partner arrives on the scene and whisks them off. Later a story breaks in regards to a scandal driven by what Dane received earlier. As a result, Buxton, a friend and part of the same military group as Dane, sees him on a news break and contacts him for help on locating a missing person.
Jamie, the person missing, was in a head-on-crash and has gone missing for several weeks. The police and search and rescue classified Jamie as a missing person and stop hunting. Buxton, a PI, was working with Jamie's father to try and find out what happened. Once joined the investigation, Dane had a different idea for searching. After talking to several people, he started laying a plan. When Dane was going to talk to Jamie's father. someone tried to run him off the road and have him fall down a cliff and die. At first thought that the target might have been Buxton, but once Dane was attacked in his room, they knew that Dane was the intended victim.
Dane then set off on his plan to find Jamie, but before he could get started, he was shot at and another individual was killed by stepping into a bullet meant for Dane. Follow Dane on his trek and learn of what he had to overcome before he found Jamie and even after, The ending is great and provides a nice closure.
This is definitely a book worth reading, don't miss out!
The story begins with Dane meeting with a whistleblower when the two come under attack. Luckily, Emily, his partner arrives on the scene and whisks them off. Later a story breaks in regards to a scandal driven by what Dane received earlier. As a result, Buxton, a friend and part of the same military group as Dane, sees him on a news break and contacts him for help on locating a missing person.
Jamie, the person missing, was in a head-on-crash and has gone missing for several weeks. The police and search and rescue classified Jamie as a missing person and stop hunting. Buxton, a PI, was working with Jamie's father to try and find out what happened. Once joined the investigation, Dane had a different idea for searching. After talking to several people, he started laying a plan. When Dane was going to talk to Jamie's father. someone tried to run him off the road and have him fall down a cliff and die. At first thought that the target might have been Buxton, but once Dane was attacked in his room, they knew that Dane was the intended victim.
Dane then set off on his plan to find Jamie, but before he could get started, he was shot at and another individual was killed by stepping into a bullet meant for Dane. Follow Dane on his trek and learn of what he had to overcome before he found Jamie and even after, The ending is great and provides a nice closure.
This is definitely a book worth reading, don't miss out!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Cold Justice was my first Sam Cogley book, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I got drawn into the story. Dane Winter is an excellent protagonist, and his loyalty to his friends and determination to see a job through made me want to go back and read the previous books in the series.
The storyline brings together two seemingly separate plots: the search for a missing woman and a dangerous group of people with their own agenda. It takes a while to piece together what is really happening and how everything connects, but I enjoyed watching the mystery unfold. Even with the growing danger and obstacles in his way, Dane’s search for the missing woman remains at the heart of the story.
This is a well-designed thriller with plenty of suspense, action, and twists to keep things moving. Although this is the third book in the Dane Winter series, I found it accessible as a newcomer, while still leaving me curious to learn more about Dane’s history and previous adventures.
If you enjoy action-packed thrillers with a strong lead character, a layered plot, and a mystery that gradually comes together, Cold Justice is well worth picking up. I’ll definitely be adding the earlier books in the series to my TBR!
Thank you to Sam Cogley, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
The storyline brings together two seemingly separate plots: the search for a missing woman and a dangerous group of people with their own agenda. It takes a while to piece together what is really happening and how everything connects, but I enjoyed watching the mystery unfold. Even with the growing danger and obstacles in his way, Dane’s search for the missing woman remains at the heart of the story.
This is a well-designed thriller with plenty of suspense, action, and twists to keep things moving. Although this is the third book in the Dane Winter series, I found it accessible as a newcomer, while still leaving me curious to learn more about Dane’s history and previous adventures.
If you enjoy action-packed thrillers with a strong lead character, a layered plot, and a mystery that gradually comes together, Cold Justice is well worth picking up. I’ll definitely be adding the earlier books in the series to my TBR!
Thank you to Sam Cogley, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I picked this one to start on late one evening, planning to stop reading after a little bit. It did not work out that way, as I couldn't stop. Each time, I thought I would stop for the evening, something else hooked my interest and I kept on reading until I finished the book. Dane comes to a small resort town to help a buddy PI find a missing young woman.
Soon after he is involved in something that could have been very deadly. The question becomes is it someone after him or someone upset with him tracking the missing young lady? How far are they willing to take this? Add in weather complications, small resort town and a PI fighting his own demons and it gets complicated in more ways than expected.
I received an advanced reader copy via Net Gallery and I submitting this review voluntarily.
Hang on for a wild ride and Dane pulling out all the stops to save people. He pulls off some tricky saves on this one with an unexpected helper. This is another great read from one of my favorite authors, Sam Cogley.
Soon after he is involved in something that could have been very deadly. The question becomes is it someone after him or someone upset with him tracking the missing young lady? How far are they willing to take this? Add in weather complications, small resort town and a PI fighting his own demons and it gets complicated in more ways than expected.
I received an advanced reader copy via Net Gallery and I submitting this review voluntarily.
Hang on for a wild ride and Dane pulling out all the stops to save people. He pulls off some tricky saves on this one with an unexpected helper. This is another great read from one of my favorite authors, Sam Cogley.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to the author and NetGalley for the chance to preview Cold Justice, the third volume in the Dane Winter series. I've enjoyed all of Sam Cogley's books to date, and while I feel this series took a couple of books to see the protagonist's character get fully developed, the fruits of that labor are evident in Cold Justice.
I was drawn in from the start, as the plot quickly develops into a high-octane affair where Winter not only has to fight the bad guys, but also the elements in an attempt to find the missing gal. It doesn't take long to see something much more insidious is going on in Crestwater Falls, a tourist town which suddenly has a violent undercurrent that can't be denied.
Have no fear, though. Against all odds, Dane Winter is not a man who gives up or is to be trifled with. In the end, the bad guys' heads will roll and justice will prevail.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable, highly recommended ride. I can't wait to see where Dane Winter ends up next!
I was drawn in from the start, as the plot quickly develops into a high-octane affair where Winter not only has to fight the bad guys, but also the elements in an attempt to find the missing gal. It doesn't take long to see something much more insidious is going on in Crestwater Falls, a tourist town which suddenly has a violent undercurrent that can't be denied.
Have no fear, though. Against all odds, Dane Winter is not a man who gives up or is to be trifled with. In the end, the bad guys' heads will roll and justice will prevail.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable, highly recommended ride. I can't wait to see where Dane Winter ends up next!
October 27, 2026
Four weeks ago Jamie Fields was in a car crash, was it an accident or deliberate? She walked away from it, but no one has seen her since and it’s deep into winter. Jamie’s father has asked a local PI, Nicholas Buxton, to try and find her but he’s running out of leads. Needing a fresh pair of eyes, he calls an old military colleague, Dane Winter, for assistance. A few days after Dane’s arrival he’s attacked in his hotel room – are they getting close to finding what happened to Jamie or is Dane the target? Dane sets off into the wilderness with 2 objectives – find Jamie and stay alive!
A great read full of non-stop action. I was drawn into the story and couldn’t wait to see how it all ended. Dane gets into some tight corners but always manages to wriggle his way out!
Thanks to Net Galley and Boldwood Books for an ARC for my honest review.
A great read full of non-stop action. I was drawn into the story and couldn’t wait to see how it all ended. Dane gets into some tight corners but always manages to wriggle his way out!
Thanks to Net Galley and Boldwood Books for an ARC for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Book #3 in the Dane Winter series moves our ex-Marine hero closer to the top of my list of followed series. Sam Cogley has taken a page from my favorite thrillers as he drops Dane into some very deep traps and then pulls and pushes everyone until the bad guys are toast. When a friend asks Dane for help to find a missing young man, he'll pick up the trail in snowbound Colorado. As in the first two books, there are several threads that will eventually cross to bring the challenges to a head. The suspense grows with each chapter until it explodes into a surprising reveal. If you've not tried any of this series, now is the time. While each book can be read as a standalone, they are all winners.
October 24, 2026
It was a slow start but it got better about 1/4 way in. I loved Winter & his character. The way the book was written was very detailed & had a great back story. The first half of the book was good but as it was setting the scene & back story it was a bit slow. I did take a while to read that part of this book, but others might like this. I loved the second half of this book it was entertaining, suspenseful, dramatic, and page-turning. No spoilers but the dramatic second half of the book & the villains were great, I loved the drama & the way it panned out. I loved the ending. Great book, great read & enjoyed it.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Another 5star offering in the Dane Winter series! Winter has become one of my all time favorite characters in contemporary literature. He has the no nonsense attitude of his Marine Corps training while also holding on his humanity, even though life has taken him to hell and back. The drama and action in Cold Justice is on the edge of your seat stuff. I agree with an early reader's opinion, the book, make that the series, is movie worthy consideration. I'm looking forward to Winter's next adventure!
This is my honest opinion after reading an ARC from Netgalley and Boldwood Books.
This is my honest opinion after reading an ARC from Netgalley and Boldwood Books.
October 30, 2026
My thoughts:
“In the snow, everyone leaves a trail….even the dead”
Ex-Us Marine Dane Winter is on his way to the frozen Colorado ski town of Crestwater Falls. His friend has asked him to come help him.
A local resident, a young woman, has gone missing. There is no body. What happened?
A relentless snowstorm isn’t helping Dane find out what is going on. And, it seems like he may have become the one being hunted.
The suspense and thriller aspect is on point!
I haven’t read the previous books in the series. I would like to read the previous books in order to know more about Dane Winter. I had no problem reading this as a standalone read.
“In the snow, everyone leaves a trail….even the dead”
Ex-Us Marine Dane Winter is on his way to the frozen Colorado ski town of Crestwater Falls. His friend has asked him to come help him.
A local resident, a young woman, has gone missing. There is no body. What happened?
A relentless snowstorm isn’t helping Dane find out what is going on. And, it seems like he may have become the one being hunted.
The suspense and thriller aspect is on point!
I haven’t read the previous books in the series. I would like to read the previous books in order to know more about Dane Winter. I had no problem reading this as a standalone read.
November 4, 2026
Cold Justice by Sam Cogley ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 3 in the Dane Winter series and welcome back to freezing Colorado.
This book like the rest in the series grabs you right from the chapter 1. It's fast paced, action packed thriller with lots of twists that will keep you wanting more.
Former US Marine Dane is on the search for missing women and discovers it's more than just missing women. He's putting him self in a dangerous place, the more he digs for answers. But it will not stop him, once he starts something he follows through till he solves the case.
Book 3 in the Dane Winter series and welcome back to freezing Colorado.
This book like the rest in the series grabs you right from the chapter 1. It's fast paced, action packed thriller with lots of twists that will keep you wanting more.
Former US Marine Dane is on the search for missing women and discovers it's more than just missing women. He's putting him self in a dangerous place, the more he digs for answers. But it will not stop him, once he starts something he follows through till he solves the case.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
An excellent protagonist Who makes me want to go back and read previous installments in the series. This was my first, and. I was pleasantly surprised. Two different plots are merged into one, and it takes awhile to figure out what the group of bad guys is really after. But the search for missing girls still must go on. Well designed storyline. I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher and voluntarily provided an honest review.
October 24, 2026
COLD JUSTICE - Maybe if I had read the previous books in this series, I may have liked this book more. It's just average. Unfortunately, I found the story lines uninteresting and could care less about the characters. Too much unimportant information and lacking a tighter editing didn't help. Readers of Ethan Whatshisname would like this book without a doubt. Source: NetGalley and Boldwood Books. 3*
October 27, 2026
Dane Winter is back. Called to help a friend in a missing person's case, Dane gets caught up in a life or death struggle. Will he help find the missing person and survive unscathed? Read the book to find out. Another action packed adventure with Dane Winter the irresistible hero who makes friends and enemies in equal measure. A fun and exhilarating ride to an exciting climax. With thanks to the author and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this book.
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September 13, 2026Cold Justice by Sam Cogley is book 3 in the Dane Winter Series. The books are best read in order, are published by Boldwood Books.
When a former brother in arms needs Dane's help he travels to Colorado to investigate a missing person's case. But soon things become difficult and very very complex. A nailbiting, pulsepounding thriller of its finest, literally unputdownable, 5 stars.
When a former brother in arms needs Dane's help he travels to Colorado to investigate a missing person's case. But soon things become difficult and very very complex. A nailbiting, pulsepounding thriller of its finest, literally unputdownable, 5 stars.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I have not read a Dane Winter book before and can honestly say that I will be looking out for the others in the series and although this is the third in the one it reads brilliantly as a stand-a-lone. As with all Sam Cogley books there is the right amount of back story together with great characters that add up to a well built fast moving thriller. Can confidently give 5* to this one.
November 2, 2026
This is an action packed book that just keeps on going. Winter is searching for a lost woman while men are trying to assassinate him. This is a thriller that you won’t want to put down thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I picked this up having not read any of the books in this series. I was pleasantly surprised at how good this was to read, got to the point where I didn't want to put the book down until it was done. Dane Winter appears to be similar to the Jack Reacher character, but this is a well told story - he goes in to help a friend track down a missing woman, presumed dead. No one seems keen to support him and there are professional assassins who show up in the town at the same time. All a recipe for absolute havoc, and Dane has to be at his very best to survive and figure out the puzzle to the missing person he came to save. He shows what loyalty is all about, loyalty to his mission, loyalty to the friend he came in to help.
Strongly recommend - thanks for the ARC Boldwood Books !
Strongly recommend - thanks for the ARC Boldwood Books !
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