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Steve Hamilton’s novels have won the mystery world’s most prestigious awards. Now, in North of Nowhere, he returns to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where former Detroit cop Alex McKnight has learned that wherever money goes, envy isn’t far behind.
After a game of cards turns into a professional heist, Alex McKnight finds himself lying facedown on the floor with a gun to the back of his head. When the dust settles, McKnight is one of the police chief’s lead suspects. Worse, one of the other card players has the same idea, and he has no qualms about exercising some vigilante justice of his own. Now, Alex knows he is the only one who can uncover the truth. But he’s about to discover how dark this conspiracy truly is―or how close to guilt he actually stands.
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"This is the fourth in the Alex McKnight series, and a long-overdue return for me. Alex appears more troubled and depressed than usual, not coming out of his cabin for quite some time. His good friend Jackie drags him out for a poker game, from which things spiral out of control, get Alex out of his cabin for good and back into investigating, and calls into question the relationships of the people who make up Alex's world. The writing is clean and sparse (much appreciated in the days of 400+ page books and 3 hour movies). As with any Hamilton book, there is an incredible sense of place and the people are real and compelling. I highly recommend this series of books, but read them in order starting with A Cold Day in Paradise. Hamilton will be the toastmaster at Bouchercon in Albany this year, which prompted me to pick this one out of the, well, MANY books on Mount TBR."
— Jodi (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Superb…Hamilton keeps the action fast and furious and manages to keep the reader off balance.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
North of Nowhere Listener Reviews
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" I'm really enjoying this author! Granted, the reader adds or detracts quite a bit from an audio book, and Dan John Miller is a top-notch reader. This book is the 4th in the series and I enjoyed listening to this one as much as the first one. On to #5 "
— Sharon, 2/18/2014 -
" Doesn't mean it's really good -- but it's pretty good, and I really like it. "
— Monie, 2/18/2014 -
" Other readers may like it more. This competently written book has a good beginning, but it steadily goes downward from there; the plot gets contrived and bizarre. The climactic scene on Lake Superior is hilarious in an unintended way. The misadventures of a group of elderly men remind me the idiotic "Camel Club" by Baldacci. No more Alex McKnight for me. "
— Lukasz, 2/12/2014 -
" I love this series by Steve Hamilton. Great characters, terrific setting and he writes very well, too! However, this one didn't grab me like the previous three. I thought that the storyline was just not that interesting, but I've got the next two books in my TBR pile and can't wait to read them. "
— Vivian, 2/8/2014 -
" I have read all of the Alex McKnight novels and watch Steve Hamilton's web site looking for word of the next one. "
— Robin, 2/6/2014 -
" Loved, Loved, Loved this book. It was fast paced with great characters. Just alot of fun to read. I have recommended it to numerous people because I enjoy the Alex McKnight series so much. "
— Naomi, 2/2/2014 -
" By now you can see I love this whole Alex McKnight series. "
— Suzette, 1/26/2014 -
" Good Book, but not the best of the series. Anyway interesting. "
— Javiera, 1/21/2014 -
" Love all of the Steve Hamilton books. "
— Elizabeth, 1/20/2014 -
" I liked this one. He didn't seem as crazy. I think the author is improving with each book I read. "
— Frances, 1/17/2014 -
" Not much to add to other's comments, but I'm reading this series all out of order (which I hate), but am really enjoying Alex's story. I like the way Mr. Hamilton writes to be certain. Have 2 more in the series to go and expect to like them equally as well. "
— Sheila, 1/13/2014 -
" Retired detective Alex McKnight is drawn into a local poker game and finds himself on the floor, gun to his head. The small upper peninsula town of Paradise, Michigan turns out to be small, yes, but quiet, no. "
— Susan, 1/11/2014 -
" Once again, quick and easy read. I enjoyed the story, as I have the previous novel. Poor McKnight, he just can't catch a break or walk away. "
— Kim, 12/26/2013 -
" 3.5-this continues to be a reliably entertaining series with a solid lead character. "
— Doctorwu51, 12/9/2013 -
" Great mystery, but as with all Hamilton's books, a little too short. "
— Kip, 12/7/2013 -
" This was good didn't know it was part of a series. Liked the characters. "
— Tami, 11/28/2013 -
" Nice, easy, light read. Perfect for the cottage or backyard. "
— Anne, 10/27/2013 -
" Decent mystery -- Alex gets pulled into going to a poker game with his friend --and it all goes downhill from there. "
— Laura, 9/8/2013 -
" Upper Peninsula and Lake Superior. "
— Bayneeta, 8/29/2013 -
" Another one of my favorite mystery series. "
— Lauretta, 5/20/2013 -
" Not as good as The Hunting Wind. "
— Captain, 4/23/2013 -
" An Alex McKnight mystery book. "
— Maggie, 3/15/2013 -
" This is my favorite of Hamilton's Alex McKnight books, which says a lot because they're all great reads! In recent years I've really thinned out my books on eBay, but kept this one as Steve signed it for me, with a smart alecky remark about my Colorado Avs! "
— Melodie, 2/28/2013 -
" You can read my thoughts here. (3.5/5) "
— Joy, 1/20/2013 -
" Definitely enjoyed this book in the series more that the last. I was pleasantly surprised that "who done it" was not who I had thought. Always nice to be shocked with the outcome even up to the very last page! Looking forward to getting started oon the fifth book tomorrow. "
— Stefani, 12/28/2012 -
" I did not enjoy this book as much as the previous books in this series. The plot is rather confusing and there are too many minor characters. "
— Margaret, 8/29/2012 -
" What better way to spend the hot summer than reading about the one part of Michigan that never seems to get very warm--The UP & Lake Superior. Hamilton's books are such great reads and if you are familiar with the area he writes about you can picture Alex and his friends solving the mystery. "
— Carol, 3/23/2012 -
" This is the 4th novel in the Alex McKnight series. Like his other books, it had lots of twists and turns in the plot... just when you think you have it figured out, you're wrong! "
— Kathy, 10/17/2011 -
" Very Good; Continuing character: Alex McKnight; when a poker game at a home the McKnight is at for the first time is robbed, suspicion falls on the former cop and some of his friends "
— Joe, 3/24/2011 -
" Really enjoying this series set up in the UP and Lake Michigan coastal towns of Michigan that I know fairly well. "
— Peg, 3/15/2011 -
" Another one of my favorite mystery series. "
— Lauretta, 1/6/2011 -
" That was the last one for me. I hope there will be more. "
— Karen, 8/30/2010 -
" I just love these books! They never disappoint, and I really love the Alex McKnight character! "
— Jackie, 8/25/2010 -
" Upper Peninsula and Lake Superior. "
— Bayneeta, 7/24/2010 -
" ok. not nearly as good as his books are now "
— Kevin, 6/2/2010 -
" I love this series by Steve Hamilton. Great characters, terrific setting and he writes very well, too! However, this one didn't grab me like the previous three. I thought that the storyline was just not that interesting, but I've got the next two books in my TBR pile and can't wait to read them. "
— Vivian, 3/25/2010 -
" Love all of the Steve Hamilton books. "
— Elizabeth, 11/21/2009 -
" Hamilton continues his brilliant McKnight series. The characters are so rich and atmosphere so deep. Great fun and tight reading. "
— Dale, 10/23/2009 -
" Very Good; Continuing character: Alex McKnight; when a poker game at a home the McKnight is at for the first time is robbed, suspicion falls on the former cop and some of his friends <br/> "
— Joe, 8/30/2009 -
" This is my favorite of Hamilton's Alex McKnight books, which says a lot because they're all great reads! In recent years I've really thinned out my books on eBay, but kept this one as Steve signed it for me, with a smart alecky remark about my Colorado Avs! "
— Melodie, 2/7/2009 -
" I liked this one. He didn't seem as crazy. I think the author is improving with each book I read. "
— Frances, 10/18/2008 -
" Another great read in the Alex McKnight series. <br/>Steve Hamilton is nothing if consistent. <br/>Great characters and interesting location. "
— Genia, 9/15/2008 -
" Steve Hamilton's books are just easy mystery reads which are located in northern michigan and the UP. It's fun to read a book when you are familar with the towns that the book is in. "
— Kim, 6/28/2008 -
" By now you can see I love this whole Alex McKnight series. "
— Suzette, 6/12/2008 -
" Alex, a regular guy from Detroit, lives up north in the Upper Peninsula and is a private investigator. The author grew up in Lakeland, MI, a few miles from where I live!!!! Great book and keeps you guessing all the time. He dies in the end. <br/> "
— EvanT, 3/25/2008 -
" Retired detective Alex McKnight is drawn into a local poker game and finds himself on the floor, gun to his head. The small upper peninsula town of Paradise, Michigan turns out to be small, yes, but quiet, no. "
— Susan, 1/8/2008 -
" I enjoyed this one one also. Alex and his friends are great. This was also a good story, as usual. "
— Tom, 12/26/2007
About Steve Hamilton
Steve Hamilton is the two-time Edgar Award–winning, New York Times bestselling author of the Alex McKnight series (with over a million copies sold), the Nick Mason series, and the stand-alone novel The Lock Artist. Two of his novels have been named New York Times Notable Books of the Year, and he’s one of only three authors in history to win Edgar Awards for both Best First Novel and Best Novel. Other major awards include the Shamus, the Barry, the AMA Alex Award, and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for Best Thriller. He was born and raised in the Detroit area and attended the University of Michigan, where he received the prestigious Hopwood Award for Fiction.
About Dan John Miller
Dan John Miller is an American actor and musician. In the Oscar-winning Walk the Line, he starred as Johnny Cash’s guitarist and best friend, Luther Perkins, and has also appeared in George Clooney’s Leatherheads and My One and Only, with Renée Zellweger. An award-winning audiobook narrator, he has garnered multiple Audie Award nominations, has twice been named a Best Voice by AudioFile magazine, and has received several AudioFile Earphones Awards and a Listen-Up Award from Publishers Weekly.