Ed McBains 87th Precinct Ice (1996)

Once shed been a dancer Now she lies on a sidewalk her blood seeping into the snow The detectives of the 87th precinct are learning about ice in a mulitimillion dollar showbiz scam in the glittering diamonds that spill out of a dead mans vest in the veins of a small time pusher As the detectives scramble for evidence as the city shivers a killer is one step ahead and the heat is still on