The Dead of Winter
The man is nameless, faceless, and dead. Allegheny County’s new detective must find his killer to prove her doubters wrong.
The Dead of Winter is the first in a new series featuring Detective Lydia Barnwell, introduced in the Chief Novak trilogy.
Detective Lydia Barnwell is assigned to a seemingly accidental death.The unidentified body of a young man lies beneath a bridge, concealed by snow and debris. When the medical examiner determines he was murdered, Barnwell is faced with her first major case, but some in the department doubt her abilities. To prove herself, she dives into the investigation, but her pursuit leads to a dead end. In her search for the truth, she uncovers a web of lies, deception … and another murder. To solve both killings, Barnwell must retrace her steps and confront the fact she missed a crucial clue.
LATEST POSTS
-
All my novels available everywhere
All seven of my novels are now available on every ebook platform and most bookstores. The complete list with all links can be found on Books2Read. Previously, many of these books were carried only by Amazon. Those of you who prefer other platforms, such as Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and the like can now get…
-
“The Quadrant Conspiracy” in more stores
The Quadrant Conspiracy, previously available only through Amazon, is now in popular bookstores worldwide. This World War II novel is set in Canada. As allies gather to plan the defeat of Nazi Germany, Hitler orders the death of President Franklin Roosevelt while he is on a fishing trip in rural Canada. Only Brandon Armitage, a…
-
“Belonging” goes wide
Until now, my novel of a DNA discovery, “Belonging,” has only been available on Amazon. Beginning January 27, it is available on all platforms. It is still priced at an affordable $2.99. It is the March selection of a book group, and I wanted to make it more widely available.
-
First draft finished
This morning, I finished the first draft of my next novel, tentatively titled “On Such a Winter’s Day.” The protagonist is Lydia Barnwell, who played a major role in my three Chief Novak novels. More to come as I move toward a release in late spring.
-
“The Grave Robber” on Mystery Tribune
Mystery Tribune has just posted my short story, “The Grave Robber.” It’s available for you to read.
-
Deborah Kalb on “Novak’s Verdict”
Renowned book blogger Deborah Kalb has featured an interview she conducted with me on the launch of Novak’s Verdict, the third in the Chief Novak trilogy. Meanwhile, I am near the end of the first draft of my next police procedural, centering on Detective Lydia Barnwell. Lydia, as my readers know, plays a central role…
SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
Sign up for free and be the first to get notified about updates and previews.
James H Lewis, novelist 