B.D. Smith books in order

Q: "How many books has B.D. Smith written?"

"B.D. Smith has written four books across two series."

Q: "What was B.D. Smith's first book?"

"B.D. Smith's first book is The Ice Maiden, published in 2017."

Q: "What genres does B.D. Smith write in?"

"B.D. Smith writes mystery and thriller fiction. His Doug Bateman Mystery series features a protagonist investigating crimes, and he has also written a standalone novel."

Doug Bateman Mystery Reading Order

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
The Ice Maiden	2017	Buy
Black Frog	2019	Buy
Dead to the World	2021	Buy

Standalone Novels

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
Red Mound	2026	Buy

B.D. Smith writes mystery fiction, with his primary work being the Doug Bateman Mystery series. The three-book series follows investigator Doug Bateman through cases that begin with The Ice Maiden in 2017 and continue through Black Frog and Dead to the World. Each book presents a new mystery while developing Bateman as a character.

Smith has also written a standalone novel, Red Mound, scheduled for 2026. His books combine traditional mystery plotting with suspenseful pacing and attention to setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has B.D. Smith written?

B.D. Smith has written four books across two series.

What was B.D. Smith's first book?

B.D. Smith’s first book is The Ice Maiden, published in 2017.

What genres does B.D. Smith write in?

B.D. Smith writes mystery and thriller fiction. His Doug Bateman Mystery series features a protagonist investigating crimes, and he has also written a standalone novel.

Doug Bateman Mystery Reading Order#

Standalone Novels#

Frequently Asked Questions

Doug Bateman Mystery Reading Order

Standalone Novels