Get ready for a pulse-pounding thrill ride that will leave you gasping for breath! The Ice Maiden, the first book in the Doug Bateman Thrillers series, is a must-listen for fans of gripping thrillers.

Maine 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.

As 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.

With its authentic setting, unexpected romance, and spine-tingling thrills, The Ice Maiden 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.

Contains mature themes.