Bones Under the Ice
Bones Under the Ice by Mary Ann Miller, published by Oceanview Publishing on March 26, 2024, 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 start of her first homicide investigation. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a rare murder in this rural community, complicating Jhonni’s efforts as she faces both a challenging reelection campaign and a longstanding family feud that threatens to escalate.
In this gripping tale, Jhonni must navigate the pressures of her new role while dealing with the fallout from the murder and the scrutiny of the Indiana State Election Board. As she strives to maintain her credibility and unite the community, she also confronts personal demons from her past. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an engaging exploration of themes such as crime, police procedural dynamics, and the resilience of women sleuths in the face of adversity.
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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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