Houston – Dr. Ian Smith is known to millions as a physician, television personality, and best-selling author in the world of health and wellness. But beyond his diet and fitness books, Smith has carved out a second career as a novelist. His Ashe Cayne detective series has captivated readers, and now he’s back with the fifth installment, Beyond Midnight .
In this latest thriller, Smith sets the story in his hometown of Chicago, a city he describes as a character in itself, full of grit, beauty, and drama. The novel follows private investigator Ashe Cayne as he takes on the suspicious death of an undocumented worker, a case the police have dismissed, but one that Cayne is determined to uncover. As he puts it, Chicago has everything a good story needs: food, corruption, and plenty of dr