Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion

Welcome to the first of our Josh Lanyon Rereads of 2022!

We chose to pick four titles by Josh to reread this year. We are spreading them out, one book per season, and thus, we are choosing the books based on the seasons represented within the books.

Our February 2022 read has a Winter theme, and we voted on Winter Kill!

For those who are interested, here are two other discussions we've had in the past about this book:

- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... &

- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Feel free to start reading and chatting about the book as soon as you would like! However, if you are new to Winter Kill, please know that there will very likely be spoilers in this discussion, so read at your own risk. This is a reread for many of us, but new readers are more than welcome!

Happy Reading and Happy Chatting!

I went to download the book from my computer to my Nook and saw the date--June 2015! I can't believe it's been that long since I read it. I gave it five stars, but haven't managed to ever read it again. (Damn you, TBR! LOL) This is such a great idea, Jordan, to give me an excuse to push the TBR pile aside to enjoy some of my favorite Josh books.

I know! 2015 seems like so long ago, doesn’t it?

I’m so glad you like this idea. I love rereading favorites, and there are some *cough*AdrienEnglish*cough* that I reread very often, and others that I just... don’t. Doesn’t mean I don’t like them or wouldn’t enjoy them just as much a second time around. So this is a great opportunity to reread old favorites.

I have both the eBook and eAudiobook for Winter Kill, but I think I’ll stick to audio? Problem is, I JUST, in December, finished a yearlong re-listen to JCP’s Psycop, with Gomez Pugh as the narrator. Last time I listened to Winter Kill I kept hearing Vic in my head. Lol. So it’s probably bad timing to do the audiobook. Not to mention I just started, finally, reading Seasons, so do have Vic in my head, even if not actually via Gomez.

Sigh... lol.

I enjoyed Gomez Pugh / winter kill. What is Seasons?

Lynn wrote: "What is Seasons?"

Seasons: PsyCop Briefs, Volume 2 probably.

Yes, that is Seasons. Thanks for the link, Sam!

I remember we were watching a lot of Nordic noir on Amazon (Flaming swans, anyone? Church hangings?) when I wrote this one. Also, we were in process of moving into the new house and it was cold and empty, which furthered the Nordic noir vibe. I would sit in my empty office waiting for deliveries or repairmen and type away in my thick sweater and wool socks. :-D

Josh wrote: "I remember we were watching a lot of Nordic noir on Amazon (Flaming swans, anyone? Church hangings?) when I wrote this one. Also, we were in process of moving into the new house and it was cold and..."

I have the worst memory ever... but I vaguely recall you watching Nordic noir, once upon a time!

Thank you for the response regarding Seasons. Couldn’t reply to the message.

I really wanted a sequel when I read this book the first time. Still do!

Jordan, did you get a chance to watch that YouTube interview that JCP did with Pugh? The link was in their newsletter on 24 Jan.

I'm listening to the audio version of Winter Kill too - it's one of my favorite comfort re-listens :).

Trio wrote: "Jordan, did you get a chance to watch that YouTube interview that JCP did with Pugh? The link was in their newsletter on 24 Jan...."

It's here, I wanted to post it in ''What we are listening'', and then I forgot:

Jordan Castillo Price Interview with Gomez Pugh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3xDI...

I haven’t yet, but thank you for reminding me about it! I should put it on my todo list so I don’t forget. Lol. And thanks, Antonella for the handy link!

First time reading Winter Kill! I'm excited. I only know a little bit thanks to The Monet Murders.
I'm also hoping Sam would make an appearance. Mwahaha. Can't wait to see the "Boss" side of him.
And I'm curious about Darling. :)

Gabi wrote: "First time reading Winter Kill! I'm excited. I only know a little bit thanks to The Monet Murders.
I'm also hoping Sam would make an appearance. Mwahaha. Can't wait to see the "Bos..."

YEAH!!!! So glad you could join us for this!

My library audiobook hold came in this morning for a different book, so I've dived into that one, but will do Winter Kill right after that. :-) Can't wait!

I'm already halfway. ':D
Glad to see J.J. "I hate the ACT" Russell again. lol And he is complaining, as usual. In his eyes, he is really unlucky with getting partnered. First Darling, then West. XD Though I guess in the end West wasn't that bad. :DDD

Wait, is the ex Tucker the same Tucker from Dangerous Ground?
Now that I think about it, there may have been an ex mentioned there too.

Exactly. There is only one Tucker... lol. I LOVE how these books intertwine the characters!

I'm taking advantage of Josh's generous freebie offer and actually reading it. I could have sworn I owned it, I thought the first time read the actual book, but it seems I've only got the audio version.

Gabi wrote: "Wait, is the ex Tucker the same Tucker from Dangerous Ground?
Now that I think about it, there may have been an ex mentioned there too."

Yes! Except it All's Fair (Elliot & Tucker), not Dangerous Ground. I love finding the ways in which Josh's books are intertwined.

It's so much fun when characters pop up from other stories!

Teal wrote: "Gabi wrote: "Wait, is the ex Tucker the same Tucker from Dangerous Ground?
Now that I think about it, there may have been an ex mentioned there too."

Yes! Except it All's Fair (Elliot & Tucker), ..."

Wow, I totally mixed that up,didn't I. Taylor, Tucker... almost. XD

Trio wrote: "It's so much fun when characters pop up from other stories!"

It's even better for me, coz I'm reading backwards. I read Josh's most recent books first, and I'm slowly eating my way back. :)

Winter Kill is one of my favourite Josh titels. Listened to it again and again until Mermaid Murders took over.
Time for a reread I think. :-)

Gabi wrote: "Trio wrote: "It's so much fun when characters pop up from other stories!"

It's even better for me, coz I'm reading backwards. I read Josh's most recent books first, and I'm slowly eating my way ba..."

Oooh, that sounds like fun!

Calathea wrote: "Winter Kill is one of my favourite Josh titels. Listened to it again and again until Mermaid Murders took over.
Time for a reread I think. :-)"

YAY! Also, it's great to see you! Long time no see!!!!!!!

Gabi wrote: "Teal wrote: "Gabi wrote: "Wait, is the ex Tucker the same Tucker from Dangerous Ground?
Now that I think about it, there may have been an ex mentioned there too."

Yes! Except it All's Fair (Ellio..."

Ha! I didn't even catch the title there. oops. lol

Lynn wrote: "I really wanted a sequel when I read this book the first time. Still do!"

It's one of the books I get the most requests for a sequel on. But the lesson of The Ghost Had an Early Check-out, is don't write it unless you *really* feel the need for a follow-up.

Gabi wrote: "Teal wrote: "Gabi wrote: "Wait, is the ex Tucker the same Tucker from Dangerous Ground?
Now that I think about it, there may have been an ex mentioned there too."

Yes! Except it All's Fair (Ellio..."

LOL. Well, they do share a certain ruthless sensibility.

Jordan wrote: "Josh wrote: "I remember we were watching a lot of Nordic noir on Amazon (Flaming swans, anyone? Church hangings?) when I wrote this one. Also, we were in process of moving into the new house and it..."

We watched a ton! All the original Wallenders and then a bunch of other series, one about a female cop, one about a female journalist. The original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series. So many good things. But startlingly dark.

Calathea wrote: "Winter Kill is one of my favourite Josh titels. Listened to it again and again until Mermaid Murders took over.
Time for a reread I think. :-)"

Hey, stranger!

The epilogue is golden. Can you imagine Sam Kennedy in love? ;D

Adam and Rob have great chemistry. Rob is the kind of guy who always tries to lighten an awkward moment with some silliness, I had to laugh at his antics.
Ah, I liked it. :D

I still need to catch up on the third book in the All's Fair series, might as well reread the first two as well. ;)

Josh wrote: "Lynn wrote: "I really wanted a sequel when I read this book the first time. Still do!"

It's one of the books I get the most requests for a sequel on. But the lesson of The Ghost Had an Early Check..."

That's interesting!

Jordan wrote: "Josh wrote: "Lynn wrote: "I really wanted a sequel when I read this book the first time. Still do!"

It's one of the books I get the most requests for a sequel on. But the lesson of The Ghost Had a..."

It is because it's not one of my personal favorites, although I knew when I wrote it, it was going to do well.

Also, I fell in love with Sam in that book. :-D

Gabi wrote: "The epilogue is golden. Can you imagine Sam Kennedy in love? ;D

Adam and Rob have great chemistry. Rob is the kind of guy who always tries to lighten an awkward moment with some silliness, I had t..."

Right? Even more difficult than imagining him naked. ;-D

;D
Well, he's come a long way. <3

Gabi wrote: ";D
Well, he's come a long way. <3"

He has!

Trio wrote: "It's so much fun when characters pop up from other stories!"

Speaking of which, don't Rob and Adam show up in one of the Murder Mystery series? Or maybe I'm thinking of a coda for Winter Kill?

Josh wrote: "Lynn wrote: "I really wanted a sequel when I read this book the first time. Still do!"

It's one of the books I get the most requests for a sequel on. But the lesson of The Ghost Had an Early Check..."

I'm always up for a sequel to any Josh book. However, in some cases I think it's because we just want to see that things work out okay down the road. And that's why the codas are even more special!

Lynn wrote: "I really wanted a sequel when I read this book the first time. Still do!"

Monet Murders was basically Winter Kill 1.5. 🤭

Josh wrote: "Hey, stranger!"

Hey, you! Fancy seeing you here. :-) I trust you're doing well?

So, I put on Winter Kill last night and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Let's just say, handling pork cutlets and a morgue scene on audio aren't going together as well as one might expect... are you saying I'm getting squeamish? :-D ;-D

LOL!

I re-read this and was pleasantly shocked by how funny it is. Like laugh out loud annoy the SO. How could I forget?

Any particular parts you found the most funny?

My absolutely favorite part is that first sex scene when Rob jumps on the bed in the cabin and breaks it.

And again, the scene in Rob's house - when he runs upstairs to get supplies and then dive bombs the couch and Adam knees him in the belly.

Oh my gosh, I die laughing every time! I can absolutely picture that first scene. We used to vacay in a resort just like that in Northern Minnesota, complete with Native American museum, lake, rustic cabins, and the only restaurant within many miles.

Rob's such a goofy sweet guy, just what Adam needs to pull him out of his shell.

It's hard for me to imagine Adam and Tucker together - they're both too dominant (IMHO) lol.

Now I'm seriously craving Fair Game though. I don't think I can resist a re-read.

I don't recall, off hand, which season Fair Game is set in, but I will definitely put it on one of our polls for this year!

I am super excited to start the audiobook for Winter Kill on my walk this morning! ... soon as I get out of bed. Lol.

I forgot there was a side character named Jordan in this one! How could I forget? Lol

I had several thoughts I wanted to share, but I’m doing the audiobook, and didn’t stop to write them down, so I’ve already forgotten them. Poo.

What I can say, is that, aside from this really good story, I like Gomez’s voice for the sheriff. I like her a lot as a character too.

I vaguely recall a thought I had about dementia... hopefully it’ll come back to me soon! Silly brain. But really, this novel is extremely engaging!