The Ice Sculptor: A Forensic Thriller (Julia Schwarz Series)

By: Catherine Shepherd

Everyone dreams of rising to the top. But be careful what you wish for-it might be the last thing you do.

Forensic pathologist Julia Schwarz is summoned to a crime scene on a bitter winter night. At first, the call seems like a mistake. There is no body-only a magnificent, dramatically lit ice sculpture standing in the center of a city square.

But as Julia steps closer, the breathtaking art turns into a nightmare.

Trapped deep within the frozen block, staring out with vacant eyes, is the face of a dead woman.

The method is impossible. The logistics are baffling. Detective Florian Kessler can't find a single witness who saw the statue arrive. And for Julia, the wait is agonizing: She cannot begin her work until the ice releases its grip. She must wait for the evidence to thaw.

But the killer has no intention of waiting.

As Julia fights to unlock the secrets of the frozen tomb, the "Ice Sculptor" is already preparing his next masterpiece. And this time, he intends to make the whole world watch.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H1BXZJZL
• ISBN13: 9798196386268
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.3"