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In Dana Stabenow’s strongest novel to date, Aleutian P.I. Kate Shugak is hired by Charlotte Mauravieff to clear her mother’s name. Twenty years ago, her mother was convicted of setting fire to the family home and killing one of her two sons, both inside the house at the time. Though the mother herself had accepted the life sentence without protest, Charlotte has always believed in her innocence. But when Kate begins the investigation, she soon discovers that the terminally ill mother isn't the only one refusing to cooperate and confront the past. To find the truth Kate must unearth twenty years of secrets, regret, and murder in one of Alaska's most powerful families. “Shugak is one of the great characters of modern crime fiction.”—Laurie R. King, author of Keeping Watch
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"I mistakenly read this a second time. I did not realize I had read it until I was about 40 pages in, and then I chose to keep reading because I remembered liking it the first time. Kate Shugak is one of my favorite PI's and the way Stabenow brings in Alaska's geography and culture make these interesting reading."
— Bonnie (4 out of 5 stars)
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Deborah, 4/16/2021
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" Too much sex!!! Kate is hired to solve a 30 year old murder that the employee's mother, Charlotte Muravieff, is convicted of. The daughter believes her mother could not have set their house on fire with her two sons inside (one is killed in his sleep, having been drugged) for insurance money. But Charlotte, in jail, insists she is guilty. Then everyone associated with the case starts dying. "
— Peggy, 2/20/2014 -
" I read this book on a suggestion, it kept me reading but when done, I decided to wait to read any more of them, well plotted, characters were ok but not great "
— Jody, 2/17/2014 -
" New author for me. I will get more of her books. "
— Lynne, 2/14/2014 -
" Finally getting back to the Kate of earlier books! After having to be rescued by Jim and ending up in the hospital in the last few (which seemed entirely out of character to me), she kicks ass in this one! "
— Erin, 1/28/2014 -
" A typical Kate Shugak. I still love the authentic Alaskan setting of this series most of all "
— Karin, 1/22/2014 -
" I have read all of Dana Stabnow's books. All of the Kate Shugak series, and all of the Liam Campbell stories take place in the wilderness of Alaska. The characters all feel very real, and like someone I would like to talk to over a beer. "
— Kim, 1/22/2014 -
" I've read quite a few of these now. I think I read about 6 over this summer, the summer of 2011. "
— Martha, 1/19/2014 -
" Kate Shugak goes to Anchorage after she is hired by a determined daughter to get her terminally ill mother out of jail for setting fire to their home and killing her brother. Involving one of the founding families of Alaska, Kate has to uncover what really happened 31 years earlier. "
— Skip, 1/13/2014 -
" I love the Kate Shugak Mysteries. Set in Alaska the books are filled with atmosphere of that amazing state and the books are always excellent. "
— Audrey, 1/5/2014 -
" As always, Alaska and Alaskan politics are characters. I am not that fond of her heroine but I love other characters and I sure love her dog! The whole series is interesting and I understand Sarah Palin a whole lot better. "
— Kate, 1/3/2014 -
" Really liked the twists and turns in this one, and the seduction of Jim--way too funny. "
— Nicole, 12/22/2013 -
" some interesting elements to the world stabenow creates, but i couldn't quite get into it. "
— Kit, 12/2/2013 -
" Kate Shugak plays with Jim...the story goes on "
— Anne, 11/21/2013 -
" It was ok, but dragged. "
— Orna, 11/20/2013 -
" Yet another I borrowed while housesitting. Decent mystery and engaging characters--of the tough-single-woman-investigator genre. Stabenow wasn't someone I'd read before. "
— Annie, 11/9/2013 -
" I love the main character, Kate. She is a fiesty and determined woman, and I love the different predicaments she gets herself into. "
— Jodi, 6/21/2013 -
" A good read, as always with this series, though I missed the wilderness setting and I could have done with a tad less sex. "
— Andrea, 5/22/2013 -
" This one was a bit different from all the others which is something I appreciate about this series. So many mystery authors find a formula and stick with it. Each of the Shaguk series is unique. "
— Mary, 1/12/2013 -
" I like the books that take place in the Park better than when she leaves it. "
— Jeffrey, 12/17/2012 -
" Just when I think it can't get much better, Stabenbow comes through. I am a Danamaniac!s This is the 14th book in 19 and I have read them all from the beginning 1-14. "
— Janice, 11/16/2012 -
" A Kate Shugak Alaskan mystery, I found following the characters to be quite confusing, in spite of the inclusion of a family tree. "
— Bookman8, 7/31/2012 -
" I enjoy Kate Shugak and the Alaska setting, but don't see the purpose of the sex in this...either develop relationships more or cut it out! "
— Pam, 2/12/2012 -
" Maybe even more. It helps I am from Alaska. "
— John, 12/12/2011 -
" My note at the time was that it was the best Kate Shugak novel so far. Kate is one of my favorite mystery protagonists. Her character has a really interesting combination of insecurity, empathy, kindness and toughness. "
— Dora, 7/2/2011 -
" Kate is one tough investigator. I enjoy her no-nonsense attitude and all the Alaska history and info. A good read. "
— Kathy, 6/2/2011 -
" Kate bulls through old cold case, seduces Jim "
— Helen, 4/24/2011 -
" Outstanding; Continuing character: Kate Shugak; Kate is hired by a woman to clear her mother of the murder of her son thirty years prior; she stirs up a series of family secrets and other murders, while leading Trooper Jim into a relationship "
— Joe, 4/9/2011 -
" Kate bulls through old cold case, seduces Jim "
— Helen, 3/31/2011 -
" Kate Shugak goes to Anchorage after she is hired by a determined daughter to get her terminally ill mother out of jail for setting fire to their home and killing her brother. Involving one of the founding families of Alaska, Kate has to uncover what really happened 31 years earlier. "
— Skip, 2/12/2011 -
" Intricate story with Kate hired to find out the truth behind a 31-year-old crime. Information and action of the main story are greatly offset by Kate's sexual pursuit and involvement with Jim Chopin (ongoing in the series), and Stabenow's predilection to give Alaskan history. "
— Kae, 2/3/2011 -
" Stabenow has really matured into a very good mystery writer as her Kate Shugak novels have progressed. I like this series because I love a good mystery AND I like learning about Native Culture, Alaska (geographically, environmentally, politically, and way of living). It makes it interesting. "
— Alison, 10/22/2010 -
" Finally getting back to the Kate of earlier books! After having to be rescued by Jim and ending up in the hospital in the last few (which seemed entirely out of character to me), she kicks ass in this one! "
— Erin, 4/7/2010 -
" Outstanding; Continuing character: Kate Shugak; Kate is hired by a woman to clear her mother of the murder of her son thirty years prior; she stirs up a series of family secrets and other murders, while leading Trooper Jim into a relationship <br/> "
— Joe, 9/5/2009 -
" Another solid mystery from Dana Stabenow. The Kate Shugak character is one of the more interesting in the crime/mystery genre. "
— Carolyn, 8/5/2009 -
" I really like the characters in this series set in Alaska (without Palin, thank God). This is not the strongest on the series. They should be read in order to appreciate some of the plotting. "
— Dorinda, 7/7/2009 -
" New author for me. I will get more of her books. "
— Lynne, 3/31/2009 -
" Recommended by a relative-in-law following a trip we made to Alaska. Appreciated the environment more after the trip. "
— Randy, 3/15/2009
About Dana Stabenow
Dana Stabenow was born in Alaska and is the author of historical adventure novels, mysteries, suspense, and science fiction, including the award-winning Kate Shugak mystery series. The first book in that series, A Cold Day for Murder, received an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America, and Though Not Dead made the New York Times bestseller list. She lives in Alaska, where she was awarded the 2007 Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities.
About Marguerite Gavin
Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”