Chilling cold cases resurface as Sheriff Red Hammergren hunts for a missing teen, exposing the dark underbelly of a storm-bound Minnesota town.

"... unpredictable, with a satisfying ending... Mystery fans will enjoy... " -- Booklist

Amid a fierce snowstorm sweeping across rural Minnesota, near the icy shores of Hammer Lake, an isolated cabin goes up in flames, leaving a critically injured high school drug dealer and a missing girl in its wake. The disappearance propels Sheriff Red Hammergren into action to find the troubled young girl, Missy Klein, the daughter of Junior Klein -- the victim of an unsolved cold case years prior.

As Red peels back the layers of Missy's vanishing, she uncovers a chilling nexus of drug trafficking pervading through her community with roots to the local high school. Unknown to Red, her investigations have roused a malevolent presence, a killer lurking within the storm... a killer that would do anything to stop the sheriff's probing.

Red soon reveals a terrifying link between Missy's peril and the unresolved cold cases she has tirelessly sought to solve. Engulfed in a battle against both the elements and time, Red must navigate her community's shadowy corners and frozen woods to rescue Missy and halt the advances of a killer -- all before the storm engulfs the truth in its icy grasp.

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Praise for Linda Norlander:

"... a gripping thriller that will chill you to the bone... Linda Norlander's well-crafted novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page." -- Susan Hunter, author of Dangerous Habits

"An outstanding series kick off! Readers will love Sheriff Red, and absolutely devour every layer of masterful misdirection in this twisty mystery." -- LynDee Walker, author of Fear No Truth

"... kept me hooked from start to finish... you won't want to miss this one." -- Ava Roberts, author of The Perfect Boyfriend

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What readers are saying:

"Incredibly written... "
"... beautifully layered... "
"... relentless pace of action... "
"... strong female characters... "
"Thrilling start to a new series... "

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• Literature & FictionWomen's FictionMystery, Thriller & SuspenseCrime
• Literature & FictionWomen's FictionMystery, Thriller & SuspenseDetective
• Crime, Thriller & MysteryMysteryWomen Sleuths

• Publication Date: March 25, 2025
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• Print Length: 278 Pages
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