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A Night Too Dark
Series: A Kate Shugak Investigation
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This novel will appeal to fans of atmospheric crime thrillers, especially those who appreciate strong female protagonists and richly depicted Alaskan settings.
In Alaska, somebody disappears every day but lately too many people have disappeared. And Kate Shugak, local investigator, is about to discover it's got something to do with the recent discovery of the world's second-largest gold.
An atmospheric, award-winning crime series set in Alaska and starring one of the best female investigators around: Kate Shugak.
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In Alaska, somebody disappears every day. Hunters who head into the wilderness… Fishermen who brave the great rivers… Tourists who attempt to do both. But lately, too many people have disappeared. And Kate is about to discover it's got something to do with the recent discovery of the world's second-largest gold mine in her very own backyard.
A Night Too Dark by Dana Stabenow takes readers into a gripping mystery that blends the breathtaking beauty and chilling danger of the Alaskan wilderness with a thrilling storyline of human ambition and desperation.
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An outstanding series. Washington Post
In the crowded field of crime fiction, Kate Shugak is unique. -- Michael Connelly
If you like mysteries, rich settings and engaging characters let me recommend Dana Stabenow. -- Diana Gabaldon
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781908800787
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 February 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 384
About the Author
In 1991 Dana Stabenow, born in Alaska and raised on a 75-foot fishing trawler, was offered a three-book deal for the first of her Kate Shugak mysteries. In 1992, the first in the series, A Cold Day for Murder, received an Edgar Award.
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