Synopses & Reviews
New York Times bestseller Dana Stabenow returns with her most outstanding novel yet, teaming up two of her most beloved characters, Aleut private investigator Kate Shugak and Alaska state trooper Liam Campbell, in the same story for the first time. Alaska aviation entrepreneur Finn Grant died in the fiery crash of his Piper Super Cub. Someone sabotaged his engine, and virtually everyone in southwestern Alaska has a motive, including his betrayed wife, his bullied children, and Liams wife, bush pilot Wyanet Chouinard. With few places to turn, Liam asks his former mentor Niniltna post commander Sergeant Jim Chopin, for help, and Jim quickly brings Kate onto the case. Working undercover as—of all things—a waitress at Bills Bar and Grill, Kate learns over beer and burgers that Grants business had expanded meteorically over the last two years. After buying the closed Air Force base south of town from the federal government at a bargain-basement price, he became a fixed-base operator running his fishing, hunting, and flight-seeing business, servicing planes flying through the area, and most interestingly and lucratively, getting into the air freight business. But what kind of freight was he moving, and where? The answers involve Kate in her most challenging case to date, one that starts with murder and quickly sprawls into a much larger conspiracy ranging from the darkest family secrets to treason and beyond. Restless in the Grave is a treat for fans and another outstanding addition to Dana Stabenows acclaimed and award-winning series.
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Acclaim for Dana Stabenow
“Entertaining 19th novel featuring the brash, fearless PI [Kate Shugak]… The book sparkles with energy and wit, and packs an unexpected punch.”
--Publishers Weekly on Restless in the Grave
“Though Not Dead is the latest in Dana Stabenows robust series. Its her most far-reaching Shugak story yet, ambitiously incorporating some of Alaskas colorful history”
—Seattle Times on Though Not Dead
“In Edgar winner Stabenows brilliant eighteenth novel to feature the feisty Alaska detective … Kate is at her butt-kicking best as she and Mutt, her inseparable half-wolf, half-husky companion, deal with murder, theft, and deception.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Though Not Dead
“Stabenow is blessed with a rich prose style and a fine eye for detail. … Its an outstanding series.... If youve never visited Alaska, its also an intriguing introduction to that big, brawling, rather bewildering state.”
—The Washington Post on A Night Too Dark
“Kate Shugak, the Aleut private eye, demonstrates why she is considered one of the best among female sleuths, in A Night Too Dark.”
—San Diego Union-Tribune on A Night Too Dark
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“Marguerite Gavin narrates the eighteenth Kate Shugak mystery with appropriate wryness and energy, not to mention toughness. The emotions in the story run deep, and we can hear the excitement and danger in Gavins voice.” - AudioFile Magazine
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Praise for DANA STABENOW…
RESTLESS IN THE GRAVE
A Kate Shugak Novel
“Entertaining 19th novel featuring the brash, fearless PI [Kate Shugak]…The book sparkles with energy and wit, and packs an unexpected punch.”—Publishers Weekly
“A combination of fast and furious adventure and the beauty and complexity of Alaska.”—Kirkus Reviews
THOUGH NOT DEAD
A Kate Shugak Novel
“In her newest Kate Shugak thriller, Stabenow proves shes as comfortable dealing with Alaskan history as she is portraying Kates insular contemporary world and the harsh, beautiful, changing landscape she and her extended family call home… A stand-out entry in a consistently good series.”—Booklist (starred review)
“The latest in Dana Stabenows robust series [is] her most far-reaching Shugak story yet, ambitiously incorporating some of Alaskas colorful history.”—Seattle Times
“In Edgar-winner Stabenows brilliant 18th novel to feature the feisty Alaska detective…Kate is at her butt-kicking best as she and Mutt, her inseparable half-wolf, half-husky companion, deal with murder, theft, and deception.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Full of historical mystery, stolen icons, burglaries, beatings, and general mayhem…The plot bursts with color and characters… If you have in mind a long trip anywhere, including Alaska, this is the book to put in your backpack.”—Washington Times
“This one holds readers' interest with fascinating tidbits of Alaskan history from 1918 to 1965 as seen through Old Sam's eyes. Sure to be popular with lovers of the series as well as those who enjoy reading novels set in Alaska.”—Library Journal
“P.I. Kate Shugak is back in this atmospheric novel that conveys a deep love of the land, history and cultural traditions of Alaska. The strong—and strong-willed—characters are fully developed —including the lovable and dependable half-wolf dog, Mutt…You will be savoring the details of this richly textured story. If you havent read the earlier novels, dont worry. You will still enjoy this one.”—RT Book Reviews
Synopsis
“I, ah, got access to some of Grants records last night,” Kate said.
“Did you,” Liam said, and took a fortifying gulp of coffee. “Notice I do not ask how.”
-from Restless in the Grave
Aleut private investigator Kate Shugak and Alaska State Trooper Liam Campbell—the heroes of New York Times bestseller Dana Stabenows most beloved series—team up for the first time ever when Liam needs Kates help to clear his wife of the murder of a wealthy aviation entrepreneur. In their most challenging case to date, Kate goes undercover to find that the murder was only the beginning of a much larger conspiracy ranging from the darkest family secrets to treason and beyond.
Synopsis
Aleut P.I. Kate Shugak teams up with Alaska state trooper Liam Campbell—for the very first time—in this stunning thriller from New York Times bestselling author
DANA STABENOW
When aviation entrepreneur Finn Grant dies in the fiery crash of his Piper Super Cub, state trooper Liam Campbell has reason to believe its sabotage. Virtually everyone in southwestern Alaska has a motive—including Grants betrayed wife, his bullied children, and even Liams own wife, bush pilot Wyanet Chouinard. With few places to turn, Liam seeks outside help from the friend of a friend—a private investigator named Kate Shugak…
“AN OUTSTANDING SERIES.”—The Washington Post
Working undercover as a waitress at Bills Bar and Grill in Newenham, Kate learns over beer and burgers that Grants business had expanded meteorically. After buying a closed Air Force base from the government, he ran a fixed-base operation for fishing, hunting, and flight-seeing, as well as a lucrative air freight service. But what kind of freight was he moving, and where? The answers lead Kate on her most challenging case yet, from the fateful wreckage to family secrets to full-scale conspiracy and beyond…
“FAST AND FURIOUS ADVENTURE.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Restless in the Grave
Dana Stabenow
When aviation entrepreneur Finn Grant dies in the fiery crash of his Piper Super Cub, state trooper Liam Campbell has reason to believe its sabotage. Virtually everyone in southwestern Alaska has a motive—including Grants betrayed wife, his bullied children, and even Liams own wife, bush pilot Wyanet Chouinard. With few places to turn, Liam seeks outside help from the friend of a friend—a private investigator named Kate Shugak…
Working undercover as a waitress at Bills Bar and Grill in Newenham, Kate learns over beer and burgers that Grants business had expanded meteorically. After buying a closed Air Force base from the government, he ran a fixed-base operation for fishing, hunting, and flight-seeing, as well as a lucrative air freight service. But what kind of freight was he moving, and where? The answers lead Kate on her most challenging case yet, from the fateful wreckage to family secrets to full-scale conspiracy and beyond…
Synopsis
New York Times bestseller Dana Stabenow returns with her most outstanding novel yet, teaming up two of her most beloved characters, Aleut private investigator Kate Shugak and Alaska state trooper Liam Campbell, in the same story for the first time. Alaska aviation entrepreneur Finn Grant died in the fiery crash of his Piper Super Cub. Someone sabotaged his engine, and virtually everyone in southwestern Alaska has a motive, including his betrayed wife, his bullied children, and Liams wife, bush pilot Wyanet Chouinard. With few places to turn, Liam asks his former mentor Niniltna post commander Sergeant Jim Chopin, for help, and Jim quickly brings Kate onto the case. Working undercover as—of all things—a waitress at Bills Bar and Grill, Kate learns over beer and burgers that Grants business had expanded meteorically over the last two years. After buying the closed Air Force base south of town from the federal government at a bargain-basement price, he became a fixed-base operator running his fishing, hunting, and flight-seeing business, servicing planes flying through the area, and most interestingly and lucratively, getting into the air freight business. But what kind of freight was he moving, and where? The answers involve Kate in her most challenging case to date, one that starts with murder and quickly sprawls into a much larger conspiracy ranging from the darkest family secrets to treason and beyond. Restless in the Grave is a treat for fans and another outstanding addition to Dana Stabenows acclaimed and award-winning series.
About the Author
DANA STABENOW, a New York Times bestselling author and Edgar Award winner, is the author of seventeen previous seventeen Kate Shugak novels, four Liam Campbell mysteries, three science-fiction novels, and two. She was born, raised, and lives in Alaska, where she was awarded the Governors Award for the Humanities.
Visit her Web site at:
www.stabenow.com