When three elderly people are murdered, investigators Pia Kirchhoff and Oliver von Bodenstein are determined to find the killer. But when they discover that the three victims are not who they seem to be, Pia and Oliver are thrown into a revenge story that started in World War II.

THE ICE QUEEN is a mysterious crime story with twists that will keep readers guessing who the real villain is until the very end. People are not who they seem, and lead investigators Oliver and Pia find themselves in a mystery dating back to World War II. Oliver and Pia make a great team and their camaraderie and friendly repertoire give them emotional depth, and they will have readers' empathy. Nele Neuhaus gives readers a glimpse into the lives of many characters as clues to the killer are reveled.

Neuhaus does a wonderful job describing the setting of THE ICE QUEEN, and even if the reader has never been to Germany, they will easily be able to picture the town and people within THE ICE QUEEN. With revenge, deception, murder, secret identities, and love triangles THE ICE QUEEN becomes a suspenseful thriller with a fast paced plot and intriguing characters.