R. D. Wingfield

R. D. Wingfield was a British crime writer best known for creating Detective Inspector Jack Frost, one of the most beloved characters in British crime fiction. This collection brings together A Touch of Frost and other thrillers featuring the dishevelled, irreverent but brilliant detective who works in the fictional town of Denton. Wingfield's Frost novels were adapted into the long-running ITV television series A Touch of Frost, starring David Jason, which made the character a household name across Britain. Wingfield's original novels are darker, funnier and more complex than the television adaptations, featuring intricate plots and Frost's characteristic black humour in the face of appalling crimes. Wingfield spent years working for an oil company while writing in his spare time, and his Frost novels reflect a deep understanding of ordinary working life and institutional frustrations. He died in 2007, but his novels continue to attract new readers who discover that the literary Frost is an even richer creation than his television counterpart. The audiobook editions bring Wingfield's masterful crime fiction to listeners who appreciate British detective fiction with wit, complexity and unforgettable characters.