Bones Under the Ice
Bones Under the Ice by Mary Ann Miller, published by Oceanview Publishing in 2023, is a mystery novel that introduces readers to Jhonni Laurent, the first female sheriff of Field’s Crossing, Indiana. As a blizzard blankets the town, Jhonni uncovers the frozen body of a high school senior, marking the onset of her first murder investigation. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a contentious reelection campaign and a long-standing family feud, complicating her efforts to solve the case while maintaining her credibility in the community.
In this gripping narrative, Jhonni must navigate the challenges of her new role, confront her own past, and work to keep the small farming community united amidst rising tensions. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she faces not only the pressures of the case but also the personal demons that threaten to overwhelm her. Bones Under the Ice explores themes of crime and resilience, making it a compelling addition to the mystery and police procedural genres. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers into a world where the stakes are high and the truth is buried beneath layers of ice.
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Jhonni Laurent is the first female sheriff of Field’s Crossing, Indiana–and now she has her first murder case
Two days after a blizzard hits Field’s Crossing, Indiana, Sheriff Jhonni Laurent discovers the frozen body of a high school senior under a fifteen-foot pile of snow and ice. Murder is rare in farm country, and this death marks the beginning of Jhonni’s first homicide case.
Just as the investigation gets underway, Jhonni’s opponent for sheriff from four years ago wages a bitter reelection battle to oust her. Then, Jhonni finds another body, and further complications arise when a century-old feud between two families reaches its breaking point.
Soon, a slew of newspaper articles causes the Indiana State Election Board to doubt her credibility. Jhonni must fight to maintain her reputation, keep the small farming community together, and find the murderer at large–all while demons from her own past threaten to crush her. Can she find the killer and mend her battered spirit before it’s too late?
Perfect for fans of J. A. Jance and C. J. Box
While the novels in the Jhonni Laurent Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:
Bones Under the Ice
Cracks Beneath the Surface
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