Dr. Emily Hartford is back in Frozen Lives, the next thrilling mystery from Jennifer Graeser Dornbush.
Chicago surgeon Emily Hartford has never quite shaken off the dust of her hometown in Michigan. She may be a professional success and have a princely boyfriend in the Windy City, but she can’t seem to let go of being “the coroner’s daughter” from Freeport.
Once again, she finds herself pulled back to her hometown when Jeremiah—the eleven-year-old son of her best friend, Jo—goes missing on the frigid shores of Lake Michigan.
To everyone’s relief, Jeremiah turns up days later, alive and unharmed. But tensions remain high, and suspicions of every sort continue to grow. Jeremiah’s account of his abduction doesn’t add up, and Emily worries about Jo’s unraveling marriage. Jeremiah’s recovery, it turns out, is not the end of their terrifying tale. It’s just the beginning …
For moving among them is a devious, malevolent force. Sowing panic while seeking to fulfill his own twisted needs, this wolf in sheep’s clothing leaves a trail of rack and ruin, heedless of the damage in his wake … and the bodies he leaves behind.
Emily solidifies her role as the coroner’s daughter when she puzzles out this madman’s chilling machinations. Risking everything dear to her, Emily is determined to go the icy distance and end his killing spree.
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“In Frozen Lives, Jennifer Dornbush masterfully intertwines unparalleled forensic expertise and solid storytelling, delivering yet another mind-blowing psychological thriller that will keep you turning the pages as it pulls you outside of your comfort zone. She conjures a gripping narrative that instantly frightens and delights. Jennifer’s prose is like riding a roller coaster in the dark. When you start this one, strap yourself in and be prepared. Frozen Lives is one heck of a ride.”
— Terry Shepherd, author of the Jessica Ramirez thrillers
“Jennifer Dornbush scares the living hell out of me. When I want to stay up all night, I just read one of her books, and Frozen Lives doesn’t disappoint. On par with Dennis Lehane’s Mystic River, Frozen Lives weaves a terrifying tale of evil and paranoia, and when you go to bed at night, make sure your doors are locked tight. A terrific story.”
— Don Bruns, bestselling author and editor of Back in Black“Chilling! Jennifer Dornbush has crafted a thriller that haunts the mind and can keep you deep in the pages into the wee hours! A not-to-miss psychological mystery with twists and turns throughout.”
— Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author of the Krewe of Hunters series“Frozen Lives is what a thriller should be—dark, twisty, and oh so crazy. Lock your doors and enjoy.”
— D. P. Lyle, award-winning author of the Jake Longly and Cain/Harper thriller series, cocreator of the Outliers Writing University“Fast-paced, engaging, evocative.”
— J. A. Jance, New York Times bestselling author“Jennifer Graeser Dornbush’s Frozen Lives is a masterclass in suspense and storytelling. From the harrowing disappearance of young Jeremiah on the icy shores of Lake Michigan to Dr. Emily Hartford’s unyielding quest for answers, this book grips you and doesn’t let go. Dornbush expertly layers tension and emotion, crafting a narrative that keeps you guessing at every turn. With a devious antagonist and a heroine who won’t back down, Frozen Lives is a chilling, exhilarating read.”
— Jeffrey Alan Schechter, creator of Stitchers“Jennifer Dornbush does it again with the fourth book in her addictive Coroner’s Daughter mystery series. In Frozen Lives, she crafts a spellbinding suspense novel with complex characters facing danger from a cold-blooded serial killer who will chill readers down to their bones. The surprise twist at the end is perfection and has me impatiently awaiting the next chapter in heroine Emily Hartford’s life.”
— Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award–winning author“Frozen Lives is not just a well-told story and great mystery, it’s a realistic reveal to the behind-the-scenes world of forensics. I know, because I’ve spent three decades in the death investigation business, and I know that Jennifer Graeser Dornbush gets her forensics facts right. A highly recommended read!”
— Garry Rodgers, internationally bestselling author, retired homicide detective, and former coroner“A gripping story, rooted in a place, tactile and alive. You can feel the icy sting of the wind off the lake whipping past. Deeply felt and emotional, eminently readable.”
— Scott Teems, writer and director of Narcos: Mexico, Rectify, Halloween Kills, and Insidious: The Red Door“Frozen Lives grabs the reader from the first pages, elegantly introducing a family fighting through broken relationships and the deep pain of anticipatory grief as they search for their missing young son; all searching for the hope and connection that feels frighteningly out of their grasp. A beautiful book that kept me up reading until almost 3:00 a.m.!”
— Lynn Renee Maxcy, screenwriter for The Handmaid’s Tale and The Complex“Jennifer Graeser Dornbush has done it again, crafting the newest addition to the Coroner’s Daughter series with a heady blend of mystery and danger, humanity and chills, and a heartfelt examination of how our definitions of love either imprison us or free us. Frozen Lives is a bracing read that serves up surprises, humor, and justice and keeps you flipping pages until the very last one.”
— Sheryl J. Anderson, TV writer and executive producer of Sweet Magnolias“Taut, tense, and devastatingly suspenseful! The talented Jennifer Dornbush creates fully drawn characters in a realistic but shattering nail-biter of a thriller where family and friendship clashes with love and trust—but most of all, Frozen Lives bravely explores our powerful instincts to protect our children.”
— Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word“Jennifer Dornbush has crafted yet another thrilling page-turner in Frozen Lives. The fourth book in her Coroner’s Daughter’s series delivers compelling characters, unique plot twists, and a riveting tale that will keep you guessing until the end. Truly a must-read!”
— Monica Macer, executive producer and showrunner (OWN’s Queen Sugar, Netflix’s Gentefied, CBS’s MacGyver)“Jennifer Dornbush’s Frozen Lives takes readers on a chilling journey, laced with the signature authenticity of her Coroner’s Daughter series.”
— Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author“Everyday family dynamics are darkened by a creepy backdrop.”
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Jennifer Graeser Dornbush works as a screenwriter, author, speaker, and forensic specialist. She has developed film and TV projects, is the author of numerous books, and frequently speaks around the world on crime fiction and forensics. She and her family divide their time between Upper Michigan and Arizona.