Death in Cold Water

Skalka blends the starkness of a shocking murder with the stunning beauty of Door County."" - Chicago Tribune

""A haunting depiction of heartbreaking crime."" - Sara Paretsky author of Fallout

""A great read and wonderful dialogue [that is] so natural and smart."" - Wisconsin Public Radio

""Sheriff Dave Cubiak is the kind of decent protagonist too seldom seen in modern mystery novels, a hero well worth rooting for. Another fine novel in a series that is sure to satisfy even the most demanding reader."" - William Kent Krueger author of Sulfur Springs

""Skalka has created magic with this excellent police procedural. She confronts Sheriff Dave Cubiak with a kidnapping, snakes, and even a bag of nearly drowned kittens, deftly brought together in crisp, evocative prose. A great read!"" - Libby Fischer Hellman, author of Jump Cut