Rescue Alaska is the eighth series by USA Today Bestselling Author Kathi Daley. It is a warm yet fast moving mystery series with a light paranormal twist. Rescue Alaska is a small town in northern Alaska where visitors come to hike and ski. Harmony Carson is a lifelong resident who volunteers as a member of the local search and rescue team. Harmony has a unique gift which she often considers a … considers a curse. She is able to ‘see’ the individuals she is meant to help rescue, and more often than not she can feel their fear and their pain as well. When she isn’t aiding in a rescue, Harmony works at Neverland – the bar owned by her brother in law Jake, and volunteers at the local animal shelter. Harmony lives in a rustic cabin with six dogs, four cats, six kittens, eight rabbits, and a blind mule named Homer.
In this first book in the series, a longtime local, Tim Maverick, sends his old friend, Harley Medford, a letter with a photo stating that if he should turn up dead at some point in the near future, the man in the photo is the one who killed him. When Tim is found dead only two weeks later, Harley comes to Rescue to find the man he is convinced killed Tim. He hears that Harmony has a reputation for finding people so he enlists her help. The journey to find the truth behind Tim’s untimely death, will take Harmony on a journey of discovery she never saw coming.
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I enjoyed this debut cozy with a psychic twist. We all like heroes, and the protagonist has a special gift…she can communicate with people who are hurt or lost and help lead rescuers to them. She has a beautiful, special cat who helps ground her anxiety and fear when she has her visions. Likeable cast of characters. I’m looking forward to reading the next story.
Finding Justice
Rescue Alaska Mystery, Book # 1
Kathi Daley
5 Stars
Synopsis:
Rescue Alaska is the eighth series by USA Today Bestselling Author Kathi Daley. It is a warm yet fast moving mystery series with a light paranormal twist.
Rescue Alaska is a small town in northern Alaska where visitors come to hike and ski. Harmony Carson is a lifelong resident who volunteers as a member of the local search and rescue team. Harmony has a unique gift which she often considers a curse. She is able to ‘see’ the individuals she is meant to help rescue, and more often than not she can feel their fear and their pain. When she isn’t aiding in a rescue, Harmony works at Neverland – the bar owned by her brother in law Jake, and volunteers at the local animal shelter. Harmony lives in a rustic cabin with six dogs, four cats, six kittens, eight rabbits, and a blind mule named Homer.
In this first book in the series, a longtime local, Tim Maverick, sends his old friend, Harley Medford, a letter with a photo stating that if he should turn up dead at some point in the near future, the man in the photo is the one who killed him. When Tim is found dead only two weeks later, Harley, who also happens to be a world famous star of action movies, comes to Rescue to find the man he is convinced killed Tim. He hears that Harmony has a reputation for finding people so he enlists her help. As they delve into the mystery they find a set of circumstances a lot more confusing and a lot more dangerous than they originally thought. The journey to find the truth behind Tim’s untimely death, with take Harmony on a journey of discovery she never saw coming. (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well developed and well rounded. Harmony is a strong brave woman who has had her share of sorrow. She has the unique ability to be able to connect with people that are in trouble and who she needs to save. This is not always a good thing, sometimes the person dies and Harmony can feel the pain and suffering of the individual. But she has learned to live with her abilities and makes the most of it. I liked getting to know Harmony, Jake, her brother-in-law and all of the other members of the search and rescue team. The author always creates characters that are likeable and people you would like to get to know better and this time is no exception.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The descriptions of Rescue, Alaska, were realistic and I could just feel the bone chilling temperatures while I was reading the book. The mystery was well plotted and well thought out. There were enough suspects to consider, motives to consider and clues to sift through and it was not easy to solve.
I really enjoyed this new series and cannot wait to read the next one. With a great cast of characters, a well plotted mystery and a paranormal twist, this book has everything I look for in a cozy. I really enjoy search and rescue books and I am so glad that there is a new series I can read and be entertained by. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
The storyline takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride of unexpected events and danger. The characters are well-developed and I felt as though I knew them.
Finding Justice is an intriguing mystery with a touch of the paranormal that adds to the story. The ending wrapped everything up nicely with lots of surprises. Finding Justice will keep you guessing to the end. A very well-written who done it. Can’t wait to read more in the series
I am very much enjoying this new series by Kathi Daley. The setting is interesting (Rescue, Alaska) and the premise is original and quite intriguing. And of course, the story-telling is excellent!
I am sorry that I didn’t get around to reading this series sooner. A unique setting with the main character having a unique quality. Harmony who volunteers for the search and rescue team has the ability to sense when certain people are in trouble. I found this totally interesting and liked how Harmony didn’t always see it as a gift, but she deals with it and has the support of the rest of the team.
When Tim Maverick comes back to town looking for answers of the death of a friend he enlists Harmony’s help. Harmony soon finds that there is a lot more behind the death than was expected and she is in deep.
I loved that a character from one of Ms. Daley’s other series shows up to help. I got a kick out of his and Harmony’s interactions, I hope we see much more of him. The mystery kept me guessing with plenty of twists and turns, it never slowed down and kept me turning the pages. I will move on to the next in this series.
This book sent me back to read her YA series with the same characters. I find ALL her books entertaining with wonderful characters.
I enjoyed reading the story, looking forward to the next book, If you like suspense, animals you will like the book, she helps with search and rescue in Alaska. she has a physic gift that she can sometimes use to find people if they let her. you have to read to find out more.
December in Rescue, Alaska might not be the place I would choose to live, but this first novel in Kathi Daley’s new series certainly makes me want to visit! Finding Justice introduces likable characters who are as close as family and the beautiful, yet wild and occasionally deadly, and a plot that sets the stage for future mysteries.
Harmony has the unique talent of being able to “connect” with people who are lost, injured, in need of help. While she can help her fellow members of a search and rescue group by trying to locate the lost, it is hard on her, both emotionally and physically, especially if she is a witness to their dying moments. Her brother-in-law, Jake, is her only living family member and leader of the group. He also owns Neverland, a bar and restaurant where she works.
Harmony is also leading the fundraising committee for the future animal shelter than she dreams of having built in Rescue. So many pets have been abandoned, and she When wants to provide a place to take them to find forever homes before they are out in the brutal winter. There are grants available for ongoing operations, but a location and building must come first.
When contacting an old high school acquaintance (that she had once hoped would be more than a friend), she asked him if he would help with the upcoming fundraiser. He countered and asked if she would help find the man who murdered and former classmate and a friend of his. Harley is a world-famous actor, so his donation to a shelter startup would be beneficial. Finding who murdered Tim might be a bit more challenging, despite her abilities. It will take skills of search and rescue team members even while putting Harmony in danger as she crosses paths with an international criminal.
I enjoyed meeting Harmony and her SAR team family! Each is very likable, as is Harley. They are likable and appealing to those who enjoy cozy mysteries. We get to know Harmony better than any other character even as we learn about Tim and his final days. Harmony has several pets and rescued animals, yet it is Moose, a Maine Coon cat, who is best able to help calm her after connecting with someone lost or injured. I’m looking forward to getting to know each of the characters, including Harley, in upcoming novels. As an animal lover, I’m looking forward to getting to know all the fur babies better!
I was drawn into this mystery from the beginning, even though it opens on a scene where Harmony was turned down for a grant for her future shelter. There are many enjoyable aspects to the novel, from the animal rescue plans, to the rescue work, to the mystery itself. I liked watching Harmony search through various conversations and trips to solve the mystery; she is intelligent and makes great assumptions based on what she hears and sees. The twists keep it interesting, and the camaraderie of the group keeps it real. I highly recommend this first in the Rescue Alaska Mystery series, and am looking forward to seeing the next in series.
Finding Justice is the first book in the Rescue Alaska Mystery series. This book is set in Rescue, Alaska and focuses on a rescue team with a special gifted member. When they find a murder victim, a member of the team is asked to help find the killer. Will she find the killer? This book kept me hooked from beginning to end. Definitely not one to be missed!
This is a new turn for Kathi and I like how she wrote this book. It’s very well written and the plot is very good also. How many of us have had “feelings” that something was off? and sometimes they were right!! Very good read. Highly recommend.
“Finding Justice” earns 5/5 Psychic Visions of Entertainment!
Kathi Daley introduces us to her newest heroine Harmony Carson working tirelessly to live her dream by building an animal shelter in Rescue, Alaska, but the age-old Catch-22 has reared its head: need a grant approved to build the facility, but can’t get the grant unless she has the facility. It’s worse than disappointing, and while trying to come up with her next move with BFF Chloe Rivers, one she isn’t thrilled to consider, her call is interrupted…a vision. Harmony has a unique psychic ability; she senses when people are injured or dying, and now…it’s two kids, one seriously injured, and a big winter storm is on its way. She leaps into action trying to maintain the connection reminiscing about the night she had her first vision and the disastrous results. Exciting, engaging, and clever…no juvenile hocus-pocus with Harmony’s psychic abilities; it all works very well. And the mystery, ‘finding justice’ for a friend, is personal with implications that could require someone needing to be ‘rescued.’
Wow! Kathi always has her characters involved in interesting occupations, but always animal friendly. Harmony is one of an eight-member search-and-rescue team with leader/bar owner/guardian Jake Cartwright, Sarge on the radio, firefighter Austin, Landon the brains, helicopter pilot Dani, and Dr. Jordan Fairchild, along with a large cranky Maine coon named Moose who seems to provide a calming effect on Harmony when the stress of her psychic connection is extreme. Additionally, she has a plethora of animals she hopes her animal rescue plans will support and provide room for more. Along with twists and turns, suspects and alibis and more than one motive to consider, it’s the signature character-driven story that delivers the most engaging fun: the interactions and connections between Harmony and Jake, who became her guardian through very tragic events, the one-who-will-not-be-contacted Harley Medford, a one-time high school kiss now famous actor, and all of her animals from dogs to cats to rabbits to a blind mule named Homer. It is a hit…all covered in snow!
An emotional beginning to an exciting new series. You are introduced to Harmony who has always lived in Rescue, Alaska and hopes to one day open up a rescue center for animals in need in her area. Harmony has been blessed with a gift or in some cases a curse when it comes to finding those who are lost in the wilderness. The losses hurt but that doesn’t detour her from helping those in need. When movie star Harley Medford comes to town looking for answers into how his best friend from high school Tim Maverick ended up dead he asks Harmony for help. Harmony agrees to help and they start searching for clues. They know Tim had recently taken a job as a courier, but for who and what was he delivering? Harley ends up having to leave town for a bit but Harmony stays on the case. When she finds a stranger in her home things begin to unfold in her search for just what happened to Tim and who his mysterious boss was. Meanwhile another dog, this one pregnant, has shown up and Harmony can’t turn her away. Follow along as Harmony searches for the truth, continues to rescue those in need, and opens up about her abilities. I truly liked the paranormal twist, it made for a much different read from the author. I can’t wait to see what happens next in Rescue Alaska and with Harmony.
Finding Justice is the first book in a new series by Kathi Daley. This is Kathi’s eight series and she has started it off with a fast paced and personal first book. The main character Harmony Carson lives in Rescue Alaska. She is part of the town’s rescue group. She contributes much help because she has some paranormal skills. She is trying to open a animal rescue facility in her town. She reunites with a former high school friend who is a wealthy actor. He ask her to investigate the death of his friend. Pay attention to all the clues and information about the victim. I love how Kathi has characters from other series pop up in a different series. And this time it is a great one. How she does just thrills be but Kathi Daley continues to give us exciting mysteries with wonderful characters. I f you have not read any of Kathi’s other series, this would be a great one to start!
Finding Justice is the debut novel in Kathi Daley’s Rescue Alaska Mystery series and it’s an awesome and delightful read. The writing style flows smoothly and Ms. Daley provides great background information about the characters and the town. The characters are well rounded and affable and the mystery well plotted. This series has a light paranormal aspect with the main character being able to make a psychic connection with people in need of rescue. As with all her books, Ms. Daley has provided readers with a clean, fun read, caring and compassionate characters, and an intriguing mystery to try to solve. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading well-crafted cozy mysteries.
Welcome to the small community of Rescue, which is nestled in northern Alaska. Harmony ‘Harm’ Carson has lived in Rescue her entire life and can’t imagine living anywhere else. She lost her parents in an automobile accident when she was thirteen and her sister, Val, became her guardian, and when Val married Jake Cartwright, they became a family. Four years later, Val died during a rescue and Jake took over as her guardian. Harm works in Jake’s bar, Neverland, and is a volunteer member of a search-and-rescue team with seven others. She shares her home with multiple cats, kittens, rabbits, dogs, and a blind mule and desperately wants to open an animal shelter but doesn’t have the funds to do so. Harm has a unique gift … the ability to connect psychically with people I’m supposed to help save. Even though the images and feelings threaten to overwhelm and destroy her, she knows embracing the pain and fear is her destiny as well as her burden. Moose, a large Maine coon, has the ability to comfort her and somehow melted away the trauma she experiences. Movie star, Harley Medford, grew up in Rescue and returns when he learns his friend, Tim Maverick, has died. The authorities have ruled Tim’s cause of death was an accidental overdose, but Harley says Tim used to have a drug problem but had been clean for years. Tim recently sent Harley a photograph and a note saying if anything happened to him; the man in the photograph was most likely the person responsible. He believes Tim was murdered asks Harm to help him find out who is responsible.