The Ursulina

Review No one makes the pages turn faster than Freeman.-- "Kirkus Reviews"From the author of the Jonathan Stride mystery series comes a crisply written story about a small-town sheriff's deputy whose investigation of a missing-person case exposes lies and secrets...Shelby Lake, the star of the show, is a terrific character...She's a tough, compassionate woman who absolutely will not be distracted from her search for the truth.-- "Booklist"This book is a delight to read. The dialogue is crisp and natural. The storytelling seems unflawed, with the tiniest of breadcrumbs from one chapter suddenly resurfacing and making their purpose known. The Deep, Deep Snow is one to share with friends, to recommend for book clubs, or to stash away for a second reading down the road. It's just that good.-- "Star Tribune on The Deep, Deep Snow"Brian Freeman is, quite simply, a first-rate storyteller.-- "Nelson DeMille"Enthralling...Freeman brings all the characters to life, highlighting their strengths as well as the darkness that lies within each of them, thus adding a delicious sense of uncertainty as to their motives. Readers will have a tough time putting this one down.-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Deep, Deep Snow"Some of the most literate and stylish writing you'll find anywhere today.-- "Jeffery Deaver"This guy can tell a story.-- "Michael Connelly" Product Description In this gripping prequel to his Edgar Award finalist and New York Times bestseller The Deep, Deep Snow, Brian Freeman takes us on Rebecca's dark journey to reveal the truth about the Ursulina ... a journey that ultimately leads to an excruciating choice that will change her life forever.The mythical beast goes by many names. Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Yeti.In Black Wolf County, he's called ... the Ursulina.But to Deputy Rebecca Colder, the beast is no myth. A serial killer has taken on the identity of the monster -- and with each body left behind, there's a chilling message written in blood: I am the Ursulina. About the Author BRIAN FREEMAN is a New York Times bestselling author of psychological suspense novels including Spilled Blood, winner of the ITW Thriller Award for best novel.