{"product_id":"driftless-identity-9781967311019","title":"Driftless Identity","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the storm clears, only questions remain--was the killer ever really there, or just a shadow in the night?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's late August and the Driftless region is burning up from heat and lack of rain. Finally on a humid night, the weather boils over the horizon and delivers a whopper of a thunderstorm. As the wind and rain slash the vegetation and force motorists off the road, a young clerk at a convenience gas station in Stoddard along the Mississippi River is brutally murdered. When Lt. Jim Higgins arrives, the perpetrator has disappeared with hardly a clue left behind. Higgins' team races to bring the murderer to justice if they could only find him. Is he just a shadow? Does he really exist? The drama that unfolds in the search for justice will have you on the edge of your seat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the Driftless Mystery Series\u003c\/strong\u003e--a multi-award-winning collection that's captivated readers across the Midwest and beyond. With a keen eye for suspense and a deep love for Wisconsin's untamed beauty, author \u003cstrong\u003eSue Berg \u003c\/strong\u003espins smart, twist-filled mysteries set in the rugged bluffs and winding coulees of the Driftless Region. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the heart of the series is Lt. Jim Higgins, a seasoned detective with grit, guts, and a loyal team that doesn't shy away from danger. Together, they take on puzzling crimes and small-town secrets that simmer beneath the surface of the serene Mississippi River Valley. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith richly drawn characters, whip-smart dialogue, and plots full of clever turns, Berg delivers page-turning intrigue steeped in local charm--and just the right dose of daring. If you love compelling mysteries with heart, humor, and a distinct Midwestern flavor, this is a series you won't want to miss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSue Berg is the author of the Driftless Mystery Series. She is a former teacher, and enjoys many hobbies including writing, watercolor painting, quilting, cooking and gardening. She lives with her husband, Alan, near Viroqua, Wisconsin.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little Creek Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359303762194,"sku":"9781967311019","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0fe28b52-2fc8-457f-8dc1-95b6ea5e8f9e.jpg?v=1749587866","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/driftless-identity-9781967311019","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}