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Driftless Identity
When the storm clears, only questions remain―was the killer ever really there, or just a shadow in the night?
It’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.
Welcome to the Driftless Mystery Series―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 Sue Berg spins smart, twist-filled mysteries set in the rugged bluffs and winding coulees of the Driftless Region.
At 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.
With 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.
It’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.
Welcome to the Driftless Mystery Series―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 Sue Berg spins smart, twist-filled mysteries set in the rugged bluffs and winding coulees of the Driftless Region.
At 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.
With 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.
352 pages, Paperback
Published June 17, 2025
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February 14, 2026
I have really enjoyed this entire series. It is fun to read a novel set in my town of LaCrosse WI and all the familiarity that it holds. Easy, enjoyable reads.
March 29, 2026
I found some descriptions a bit lengthy and excessive, but maybe some are appreciative and find them helpful. Overall, it was a good story.
June 10, 2025
Another excellent book in the Driftless Mystery series by Sue Berg. Love this series!
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