Death in the Arctic
Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle is a mystery novel published by Penguin Random House on September 11, 2025. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows aspiring travel writer Chloe Campbell, who embarks on a luxury airship journey to the North Pole, only to find herself in a chilling situation when a fellow passenger is discovered dead in their cabin. As the group grapples with the shocking event, initial assumptions of an accident give way to suspicion and fear, revealing that everyone aboard may have a motive.
Readers will encounter a tense atmosphere as the passengers, trapped in the frozen wilderness, begin to turn on one another amidst rising tensions. The narrative explores themes of trust and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a unique and isolated environment. With elements of suspense and crime woven throughout, Death in the Arctic presents a locked-room mystery that challenges the characters and keeps readers engaged as they navigate the unfolding drama.
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‘Terrific… claustrophobic, surreal and dazzling’ The Sunday Times
‘Fiendishly clever’ David Goodman
‘This escapist mystery is out of this world!’ Fabulous
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A frozen wilderness.
A killer in the skies.
When aspiring travel writer Chloe 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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‘A trip into the arctic darkness you won’t want to miss!’ J M Hall
‘With its secrets, suspicions and unusual setting, Death in the Arctic is Hindle’s best yet!’ Anita Frank
‘The setting is stunning and the mystery is entertaining, and now I really want airship travel to be a thing.’ The Guardian
‘A fantastic locked-room mystery’ My Weekly
‘Chilling’ Crime Monthly
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PRAISE FOR TOM HINDLE
‘A new heir to Agatha Christie . . . classic crime for the 21st century’ Ragnar J nasson
‘Clever, classy and captivating’ Chris Whitaker
‘One heir to Christie’ Daily Mail
‘This is riveting stuff, breathing new life into the traditional locked-room mystery. Hindle puts a 21st century spin on a Golden Age tale that’s both captivating and cunning’ Sun
‘Tricksy, expertly plotted and kept me guessing till the end’ Adam Simcox
‘Twist after gut-punching twist’ M. W. Craven
‘Dazzling’ Crime Monthly
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