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A Cold Day for Murder

Dana Stabenow
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A Cold Day for Murder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Dana Stabenow

A Cold Day for Murder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Alaska • 1990s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Cold Day for Murder, Dana Stabenow introduces readers to person-first detective Kate Shugak, who investigates the disappearance of a park ranger and an investigator in Alaska's remote wilderness. The novel explores themes of survival and community amid harsh conditions, as Kate navigates complex relationships and untangles a web of secrets in her search for truth.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.9

24,414 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dana Stabenow's A Cold Day for Murder presents an engaging mystery with a vividly depicted Alaskan setting. Readers appreciate the well-crafted protagonist, Kate Shugak, and the atmospheric descriptions. Some critics note a slow narrative pace and occasional predictability. Overall, it effectively combines suspense with cultural insights.

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Who Should Read A Cold Day for Murder?

Readers who enjoy A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow often appreciate suspenseful mysteries set in unique locales. Ideal for fans of Louise Penny's Still Life or Tony Hillerman's Navajo Tribal series, they value strong female protagonists, intricate plots, and the atmospheric backdrop of Alaska.

3.9

24,414 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Alaska • 1990s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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