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Kate Shugak returns to her roots in the far Alaskan north, after leaving the Anchorage D.A.'s office. Her deductive powers are definitely needed when a ranger disappears. Looking for clues among the Aleutian pipeliners, she begins to realize the fine line between lies and loyalties--between justice served and cold murder.
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155 of 157 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I bought this book on a recommendation from a friend and wasn’t disappointed. I am a big fan of those capable female sleuths (you know, Kinsey Milhone and the like), and Kate Shugak lives up to all expectations you might have. Quite the strong, silent type, she’s clearly had some painful experiences as a cop before the series starts (this is the first of a dozen so far, so there’s lots more to be looking forward to!), and as a result has resigned and now lives alone with her dog in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness. Apart from the crime plot, the scenery and way of life play a good part in the book, and contribute to the “lived-in” feeling – not a surprise since the author herself lives up there!
All in all, a very good book, if off the beaten track (well it’s a change from forensic pathologists!) – a good find, and I shall be reading more about her!
All in all, a very good book, if off the beaten track (well it’s a change from forensic pathologists!) – a good find, and I shall be reading more about her!
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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On the one hand, a great whodunit placed in a fascinating setting (the far Alaska north) by a writer who really knows her stuff. (The writer, Dana Stabenow, lives in Alaska and it shows). On the other hand, the novel had such a gloom and doom atmosphere, it left me very much depressed after I had finished it. Oh well, maybe that is a sign of good writing; intentional or not, it's a darn good read anyway.
Kate Shugak, the heroine of this novel, is a traumatized ex-investigator of the Anchorage D.A.'s office, who gets - against her will, with a lot of arm-twisting - called upon to investigate the disappearance of two men because she knows the area (and its eccentric people) like the back of her hand. She also knows she's not going to like the answers to this mystery - and boy, is she right (but I'll leave that to the reader to find out).
In between, we meet up with a lot of fascinating, larger-than-life characters that seem to have stepped straight out of Northern Exposure. It does have enough humor in it to put a smile upon your face now and then (just visit the Roadhouse to see what I mean). Alaska is cold, rugged and dangerous, deadly to the unwary, so a sense of humor seems one of the required survival-traits to live there.
Kate Shugak, the heroine of this novel, is a traumatized ex-investigator of the Anchorage D.A.'s office, who gets - against her will, with a lot of arm-twisting - called upon to investigate the disappearance of two men because she knows the area (and its eccentric people) like the back of her hand. She also knows she's not going to like the answers to this mystery - and boy, is she right (but I'll leave that to the reader to find out).
In between, we meet up with a lot of fascinating, larger-than-life characters that seem to have stepped straight out of Northern Exposure. It does have enough humor in it to put a smile upon your face now and then (just visit the Roadhouse to see what I mean). Alaska is cold, rugged and dangerous, deadly to the unwary, so a sense of humor seems one of the required survival-traits to live there.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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Aleut detective Kate Shugak, formerly a gifted investigator for the Anchorage D.A.'s office, moved back to Alaska's far north country after a horrible child abuse case left her scarred physically and emotionally. She now resides on a 160-acre homestead with her half-wolf, half-husky, half-breed canine, Mutt, and makes her living as a private investigator. "A Cold Day for Murder," Dana Stabenow's debut mystery in this wonderful series featuring PI Shugak won an Edgar award in 1993.
A national park ranger has gone missing in the Alaskan boondocks in the middle of winter, which signifies almost certain death from exposure. It has been more than six weeks since anyone heard from him. The young man's father, a US Congressman, demands that every effort be made to find his son. When the FBI agent assigned to search for the ranger goes missing, Kate Shugak, a native of the area where the two men were last seen, and an expert in Arctic wilderness survival skills, is asked to take the case, she accepts although their trail is now colder than the weather.
Dana Stabenow's Kate Shugak novels are consistently good to excellent, and this first one is a real favorite of mine. The author delves into Kate's background, presents some of her family members, spins a thrilling mystery, and touches on the political issues of environmental protection and loss of native cultures that Ms. Shugak holds dear. She also explores the relationship between Jack Morgan, Kate's former boss and lover, and our sleuth heroine.
One of the reasons I enjoyed this book so much, and many others in the series, is their Arctic setting and the details of native life and culture. The author's descriptions of the region's physical geography are wonderful. Her characters are original, complex and the dialogue is excellent - full of dark humor. Kate Shugak is super savvy, tough, prickly, and vulnerable, although she hides it well. She has a deep loyalty and abiding love for her people and the land.
A terrific read and a winning sleuth series!
JANA
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not cold but hot...
I enjoyed this book, it kept me wanting to read more and more, and that what a good book should do.
Published 3 days ago by Vision 2
A Fascinating Insight into a very different way of life
I did enjoy this book and was interested to learn more about a people and a country I have never read about before. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Mrs. S. A. Blane
Great read, fast paced book with a few interesting twists
Highly recommended download, especially as it. Is free. Really well written, makes you feel like you've been to Alaska and know the characters. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Dave Smith
Enjoyable novel with original content.
I enjoyed this book and I found the fact that it was based in a land and culture of which I have no previous knowledge made it more interesting. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Avid Reader
A Cold Day for Murder
A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow, was an OK read. Not sure I'd choose another book by the same author. Or perhaps I just picked a duff title.
Published 22 days ago by Lou50
Somthing different for crime junkies
Not often you get a murder story set in the wilds of Alaska, plus the hero is actually a heroine which makes a change and she is pretty uncompromising and has a murky past so the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by too young to be a grandad
Good Fun
This was a canny book. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of Alaska and life there - and Kate Shugak was a well constructed character. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lucy W
Enjoying so far
Haven't had much time to read recently but I have really enjoyed the story so far. It is different to the other books I have read and some references don't make sense but that... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Babs
average pot boiler
This is an OK read that makes good use of its setting: a remote wilderness reserve and native American community in the depths of an Alaskan winter. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. Lowe
tedious
I got this book to try reading on my new tablet and as it was free. I found that he there was nothing to make me keep turning the pages. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Eric R. Archer
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