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 drama.
While promoting Beyond Midnight, Smith revealed he’s also working on a new health book in collaboration with Rachael Ray, focused on helping women navigate menopause through diet and recipes. Balancing two books a year, one on health and one on mystery, has become his new routine.
Beyond Midnight is available now, and readers can purchase it here.