{"product_id":"driftless-identity-9781967311019","title":"Driftless Identity","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the storm clears, only questions remain--was the killer ever really there, or just a shadow in the night?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's late August and the Driftless region is burning up from heat and lack of rain. Finally on a humid night, the weather boils over the horizon and delivers a whopper of a thunderstorm. As the wind and rain slash the vegetation and force motorists off the road, a young clerk at a convenience gas station in Stoddard along the Mississippi River is brutally murdered. When Lt. Jim Higgins arrives, the perpetrator has disappeared with hardly a clue left behind. Higgins' team races to bring the murderer to justice if they could only find him. Is he just a shadow? Does he really exist? The drama that unfolds in the search for justice will have you on the edge of your seat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the Driftless Mystery Series\u003c\/strong\u003e--a multi-award-winning collection that's captivated readers across the Midwest and beyond. With a keen eye for suspense and a deep love for Wisconsin's untamed beauty, author \u003cstrong\u003eSue Berg \u003c\/strong\u003espins smart, twist-filled mysteries set in the rugged bluffs and winding coulees of the Driftless Region. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the heart of the series is Lt. Jim Higgins, a seasoned detective with grit, guts, and a loyal team that doesn't shy away from danger. Together, they take on puzzling crimes and small-town secrets that simmer beneath the surface of the serene Mississippi River Valley. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith richly drawn characters, whip-smart dialogue, and plots full of clever turns, Berg delivers page-turning intrigue steeped in local charm--and just the right dose of daring. If you love compelling mysteries with heart, humor, and a distinct Midwestern flavor, this is a series you won't want to miss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little Creek Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781967311019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352","brand":"Sue Berg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45331901513909,"sku":"9781967311019","price":16.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_4e5958e9-a72a-4308-9289-f226289f5ebe.jpg?v=1745938542","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/driftless-identity-9781967311019","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}