{"product_id":"the-ice-maiden-a-fast-paced-murder-thriller-9781612968629","title":"The Ice Maiden: A Fast-Paced Murder Thriller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A fast-paced noir thriller. \u003cem\u003eThe Ice Maiden\u003c\/em\u003e deserves a spot at the top of your reading list.\" -\u003cem\u003eBest Thrillers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet ready for a pulse-pounding thrill ride that will leave you gasping for breath! \u003cem\u003eThe Ice Maiden\u003c\/em\u003e, the first book in the \u003cem\u003eDoug Bateman Thrillers \u003c\/em\u003eseries, is a must-read for fans of gripping thrillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaine State Police detective, Doug Bateman, is struggling to keep his life together after the death of his son and the unraveling of his marriage. But when a mutilated corpse is discovered in the local lake, he sees a chance for redemption. Teaming up with a talented new deputy from the Sheriff's office, Bateman throws himself into the investigation, only to discover that the killer is playing a twisted game with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the body count rises and Bateman's relationship with his colleague heats up, he must race against time to catch the ruthless killer before he claims more innocent lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its authentic setting, unexpected romance, and spine-tingling thrills, \u003cem\u003eThe Ice Maiden\u003c\/em\u003e will keep you guessing until the very end. If you love fast-paced police procedurals with complex characters and a heart-pumping plot, then you won't want to miss this crime thriller by B.D. Smith. Order your copy now and discover why critics are raving about \u003cem\u003eThe Ice Maiden\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmith, B. D.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - B. D. Smith was raised in Detroit, Michigan and received his doctorate in prehistoric archaeology from the University of Michigan. Before turning to writing fiction, he authored numerous books and articles on the origins of agriculture and other topics. Smith is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences. He and his wife live in Santa Fe in the winter and spend their summers in Bowerbank, Maine.","brand":"Black Rose Writing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50676599587090,"sku":"9781612968629","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_876381db-47ac-43d3-8dbe-022dcff6964f.jpg?v=1733883877","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-ice-maiden-a-fast-paced-murder-thriller-9781612968629","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}