A 2016 Whistler Independent Book Award finalist. Former homicide investigator Hunter Rayne follows the white lines northward on the Alaska Highway, but a truck breakdown forces him to take an unscheduled stop in Whitehorse, Yukon, where he had been stationed as a rookie cop. While his Freightliner is awaiting repairs, Hunter and fellow driver, Dan (Sorry) Sorenson, kill time with a side trip to … side trip to bush Alaska where a chance meeting with a young Alaskan woman awakens his interest in a baffling cold case. A reclusive trapper and his young girlfriend disappeared from a bloody cabin 25 years before, leaving their sled dogs chained outside.
Reawakened memories of his past coupled with a recent murder find Hunter back in investigative mode with the blessings of Whitehorse RCMP boss Bartholomew Sam, son of a shaman and Hunter’s old friend. He finds himself searching the banks of the mighty Yukon River for a tough old bush woman who may hold the key to more than one bloody death. It’s a vivid reminder that the breathtaking beauty of the northern wilderness camouflages its brutal indifference to human life.
This is the fourth novel in the Highway Mysteries series of character-driven traditional mysteries in a uniquely North American setting.
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Didn’t finish, do not like that kinda of language
It was a great read with well-drawn characters and a good unexpected ending.
A well written great novel. A murder mystery where the scenery is a main actor, as well as the RCMP, and long distance lorry driving. A wonderful story, if I didn’t give 5 stars so easily I’d give it for this.
Keeps you wondering until the end!
interesting, decent characters, good story
Sadly with all the great decriptions of magical scenery, and funny dialog, this book held little interest for me. Guess I’m just not a “big rig” fan.
I would definitely recommend this book. Kept me interested.
Did not like language used
Great story!
The ending of this book was a big surprise.
I especially enjoyed the far-north setting that I knew little about. Good book.
Great story.
Very long but was enjoyable.
Interesting characters in an unusual setting. I really enjoyed this book.
I enjoyed because I have rode my motorcycle across the “Top of the World Highway”. I liked the characters as well.
Lots of words, not much content.
An excellent read — solid, well-drawn characters,; interesting mystery; excellent sense of the Yukon bush country. Part of the Hunter Raynes series.
I can’t believe this author is not a long haul driver, this is so believable and informative. This book was a little bloodier than the others I read. Again it’s fun to read of places I have been.
I like the main character and the story was interesting and kept me reading.
I liked this book a lot. Reminded me of Jack London’s To Build a Fire, probably because of the setting, but it was very well written and gave the feel of being up in the Yukon with some very descriptive word craft.
Very enjoyable read.