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Kate Shugak, a seasoned private investigator based in Alaska, is thrust into the thick of a political storm when a cold case from ninety years ago re-emerges. The unresolved murder, long buried, appears to be linked to a new homicide that threatens to upend a critical election campaign. Facing murky motives, hidden allies, and the weight of history, Shugak must sift through decades of secrecy to uncover the truth. Her sharp investigative skills, coupled with her deep understanding of Alaskan society and its political intricacies, drive the story toward a tense and unexpected climax.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Dana Stabenow
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