Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ice Maiden | 2017 | B.D. Smith | Buy |
| 2 | Black Frog | 2019 | B.D. Smith | Buy |
| 3 | Dead to the World | 2021 | B.D. Smith | Buy |
The Doug Bateman Mystery series by B.D. Smith follows the investigations of Doug Bateman across three novels. The Ice Maiden opens the series in 2017, followed by Black Frog in 2019 and Dead to the World in 2021. Each book presents a distinct case while building on Bateman’s character and skills as an investigator.
The series appeals to readers who enjoy traditional mystery fiction with well-constructed plots and a recurring protagonist. The titles hint at the atmospheric, sometimes dark settings that characterize Smith’s approach to the genre.