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Best Eaten Cold: The stunning psychological thriller you won't be able to put down. (Best Eaten Cold Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Tony Salter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 2,425 ratings
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***** "Fast-paced, terrifyingly believable, chilling at times... the kind of book that's hard to put down"

***** "The most gripping and imaginative example of gaslighting ever"

***** “Everyone should read this book …”

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Fabiola has it all

She lives an idyllic life in Oxford – beautiful house, adoring husband, happy healthy baby.

But she has a past

Fabiola thinks she’s moved on. However, in a world of smartphones and social media, it’s not so easy to wipe the slate clean.

And her past won’t leave her alone

As the line blurs between what is true and what is imagined, Fabiola comes face-to-face with her worst fears.

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Genuinely LOVED this book! Bought for a holiday read and couldn’t put it down.

Outstanding thriller, Salter’s characters got right under my skin, and he brings to life a side of the digital world that could really threaten any of us. A must read. Up there with Joseph Finder and Harlen Coben.

“Much superior to Girl on the Train.”

I loved the way it took you to a place that was so dark you didn’t think it could get any worse…and then off it goes again while circling back round…can’t say anymore without giving it all away so just get it and enjoy it. Brilliant. Would be an amazing film!

Thrilling. I haven't read anything recently that was really nail biting like this. It was exciting, current, twisted, but not in an offensive way. Excellent read.

Well written; full of twists and intrigue. Makes you realize just how easy it would be for someone to cyberstalk you!

Loved the Twists and Turns. A real page turner and somewhat frightening in its take on technology. I couldn't put this one down. What a great read.

Cyber crime to the terrifying extreme!

Absolutely amazing, fast paced action. I’ve read a lot of psychological thrillers, but never one exactly like this.
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'Chilling and thoroughly gripping thriller.'

'I had so much to do this weekend and have spent most of it devouring your book. Just finished it. Sheer genius.'

'Loved, loved, loved it! Send me another!'

'REALLY enjoying it!! The part where the email disappeared made my heart thump! I love it when you read a book and can picture yourself as a character in it and it took me back to those early days after I had the kids and would be feeding them in the dark in the middle of the night'

'I was consumed by the story - and it stands tall as an outstanding read amongst anything I've read.'

The part where ... was BRILLIANT! I was feeling totally relaxed that ... and then Boom!

About the Author


Best Eaten Cold is Tony's second novel. His debut novel, The Old Orchard, will be published in September 2017.

Find out more about Tony at tonysalter.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XX28HLS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ETS Limited (March 27, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 27, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 491 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
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Tony's latest thriller, The Unicorn, was released on 11th November 2021. It follows young MI5 field agent, Nadia Laroche, as she battles to prevent an impending terrorist attack. Nadia first appeared in 2019 thriller, Sixty Minutes, which was published in August 2019.

Tony is the author of bestselling psychological thriller, Best Eaten Cold. He writes pacy contemporary thrillers which explore different themes, but all share Tony’s thought-provoking plots and richly-painted characters.

The Unicorn is his fifth novel. Following Best Eaten Cold, his second novel, The Old Orchard – a gripping family thriller – was published on the 7th of November 2017 and the sequel to Best Eaten Cold, – Cold Intent – appeared in November 2018.

Highlights of his early career include (in no particular order) three years as an oilfield engineer in the Egyptian desert, twelve years managing record companies for EMI Music in Greece, India and across Eastern Europe, running a caravan site in the South of France and being chauffeur to the French Consul in Sydney.

Having survived the Dotcom boom, he went on to be a founder of the world’s largest website for expatriates, a major music publisher and a successful hotel technology business.

In amongst this, Tony found the time to backpack around the world twice (once in his twenties and once in his fifties), learn six languages (including Norwegian and Greek) and to find a beautiful Norwegian wife.

He now lives in Chichester and writes full-time. He has recently turned sixty-two and is married with three children and seven grandchildren.

You can find out more about Tony at www.tonysalter.com

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Nancy D
5.0 out of 5 stars Cyber crime to the terrifying extreme!
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2018
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Intros to each chapter eluded me at first and then it began to be frighteningly real! This was such a tightly woven plot that it kept you on pins and needles! I was shocked at the ending halfway thru the story which led to a new beginning, but it worked beautifully and led to a satisfying ending. The author led us seamlessly from the mind of one character into the next . It was instantly obvious who was talking. The characters were real and I visualized each of them. The description of what could go ‘wrong ‘ in the tech world and how it can be used as a weapon against you is absolutely frightening. The worst part is the victim’s total ignorance of what is happening and inability to stop the sequence from playing out. Great read!
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Ida J Mann
4.0 out of 5 stars Best Eaten Cold: The Terrifyingly believable new psychological mystery by Tony Salter
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021
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Wow, What and interesting book to read!!! I found it to take me to a ream that is scary way that life could be!!! I felt sorry for Sam's mother and sorry the hell she went threw not knowing what was going on in her life!!! I guess the thing I can not say that I dislike was the way I felt this could actually happen in our present day life!!! Tony you gave me something to think about!!!
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MDW 77
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but somewhat predictable
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2017
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I like the premise of the book, however it became obvious to me early on what was happening which was disappointing. I prefer not to know what is happening so early in the book. If you can get past that the story is good and makes you think about the power of criminals when given the right tools. I enjoyed it and think it’s a good read.
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Wiseask
5.0 out of 5 stars Imagine Ingrid Bergman in Gaslight victimized by 21st century technology
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019
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Even though they may not always appreciate it, people know what good food tastes like. When they read author Tony Salter’s psychological thriller Best Eaten Cold, they will know what good writing looks like. Very good writing.

He tells with intelligence the tragic story of a young mother manipulated into madness by a malevolent former lover with heartbreaking consequences. Mr. Salter thoroughly understands his characters and the thoughts, feelings and events which motivate them. As a male writer, his skill is even more impressive because much of the story is told in the first-person by a woman.

Frankly, I don’t know whether a computer hacker could actually accomplish what was diabolically done here, but it’s a work of fiction and Mr. Salter has cleverly used it as a contemporary literary device to drive his story. Truthfully, after encountering so much trash by wannabe writers whose books litter the internet, it is both refreshing and reassuring to find a talent like Mr. Salter.

At one point, one of his characters says: “I wish I was a poet or writer, someone who could dip a hand into their mind, take out a handful of golden corn and, flicking their wrist like an old farmer, spread it evenly onto the page.” Tony Salter has done exactly that. Onto all 285 of them.

Best Eaten Cold is the best book I have read in a very long time.
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Sevster
4.0 out of 5 stars Why only 4 Stars??? Let's see shall we!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2017
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This is a fairly good book; Part 1 & Part 2, for me were NOT equally good.. I understand the author was writing so as to convey how our current appetite for multimedia can so dramatically be used against us. However, he made his point midway through Part 1 and a lot of what continued, in my opinion, was redundant and unnecessary to the story. At minimum, the author could have condensed so as not to belabor and add tedium.. Surprisingly , Part 2 of the book was written as though another writer had taken up the story. Part 2 of this book earned 3 of the 4 Star rating. This book could've been a best seller. If I hadn't persisted, in what was becoming tedious, I wouldn't have found the hidden gem within the book.
I will look for other books by this author, but I'm not certain I will be as patient in searching for the hidden gem.
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Sue Hammack
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautifully Crafted Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017
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This debut novel by Tony Salter is a beautifully crafted thriller. Salter adeptly uses the reader's own experiences with today's advancing technology and the inherent threat we all face as potential victims of online crime to get our hearts racing as we each envision ourselves in Fabiola's shoes. With no fanfare or obvious duplicity, the daily activities of life start creating fissures and eroding Fabiola's comfortable and easy life. As she struggles to make sense of what is happening to her, those around her start questioning her stability. I sat on the sidelines of her life, feeling the angst and tension build, wanting to warn Fabiola of what was coming at each twist and turn. Salter's writing style is engaging, fresh and compelling. I encourage you to grab a hold of this book, find a comfortable chair and get ready to feel the chills that come along with the stark realization that this could happen to you!
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Jessi
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2017
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I read lots of thrillers, but I only have a small collection of them that I feel would be worth reading again. This book is going into that collection.
As far as thrillers go, this one is unique. It wasn't terribly unpredictable, which would usually have me putting the book down. Instead, I was so intrigued by the story and the characters that even when I knew basically where it was going, I still wanted to finish it. And not just finish it, but really experience it. There was no point where I started skimming or felt like I just wanted to get through it and get to the end.
This was a really outstanding book that I can't wait until I've forgotten enough of it so that I can read it again!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
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For a debut novel, I really enjoyed your story. I almost put it down when Fabiola died, but I'm glad I didn't. That was a bit unexpected. So, now for my thoughts:
1. I think the book should have been longer. It needs some fleshing out, of both characters and story line.
2. Every author focuses their efforts on the beginning. Naturally it needs to grab and hold on to your attention. I feel as though you just "finished" the story. So much detail elsewhere and yet the end just...ended. I didn't get tremendous satisfaction.

All in all though, I think you have great potential!
Thank you for the good read.
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JJ Lázaro
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguingly scary
Reviewed in Spain on June 2, 2022
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Two stories amazingly entangle around a reality that years ago would have seemed pure invention and that … today … could be an scary headline!
Soon you see that an array of trouble is gonna come. Those appear so unexpected and shocking that keep your breathe strained.
First intriguing, then astonishing, in the middle realistically scary and at the end .... what's gonna come?
A novel that speeds up the pace every chapter from a slow and descriptive beginning to a high-speed ending, shrinking space and time.
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B Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2017
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I read a lot of books but I have to say I am really impressed by this author. What was different was the smooth way the plot moved throughout the decades giving only trace hints of where the title came from!
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Bridie Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and enthralling, scary and very believable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2017
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This was a great read - I wasn't sure when I first started it, but it is very compelling and I read it late into the night (a mistake, as I was then too tense to sleep!). The very factual excerpts at the beginning of each chapter gave a rather chilling indication of the next devious way Fabiola's peace of mind would be attacked and I thought this very effective. And, aware as we all are about cyber security, it was all too believable, as was the fact that Fabiola's husband and mother-in-law thought she had post-partum depression. The end of the first half was, I suppose, inevitable.

The second half of the book was at a different pace to start with - I liked the way Daz had become part of the family almost. Then the pages started to turn more quickly and the end was reached satisfactorily, with all the ends tied up and justice done.

I would certainly recommend this book - it is well written with a highly topical subject matter and is not so much a "who-dunnit" as a "what'll-they-do-next"
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Gene
3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been so much better
Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2017
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Well written, well proofed BUT it was a shame to reveal the cyber hacking angle at the start of every chapter, it took away the suspense and intrigue. You knew in advance what cyber fraud was going to be carried out in advance. It would have been much better to leave the first half of the book as a story of a young mother losing a grip on reality and the second half as Sam's successful life and then Wham!! reveal the two halves made a whole. As for the revenge (being from the saying " Revenge is a dish best eaten cold"), there was no 'revenge' per se, at least on Sam's part and the fact that others managed to destroy her empire detracted from his role as a hero in the storyline.
It amazes me how people can relate, and/or compare this book to Gone Girl - that was a masterpiece and left you guessing right to the end. This one was predictable from the start.
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Dr. Ezzat F Guirguis
4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2018
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Very interesting, a page turner. Not an action thriller yet consuming in its progress. Cool revenge that keeps the reader asking for more. A nicely balanced mix of fluent narrative and captivating story, all the more for mix of Italo English culture.
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