A Kate Shugak Novel (Kate Shugak Novels Book 15)

In her first novel since the standalone political thriller Blindfold Game, which propelled her to the New York Times bestseller list, Dana Stabenow returns to her popular and award-winning Kate Shugak series. In A Deeper Sleep, Stabenow weaves a gripping tale of one town's relentless pursuit of justice.

Kate Shugak, a private investigator, has been working on a case for the Anchorage District Attorney involving the murder of a young woman by her husband, a man named Louis Deem. Deem has been the subject of investigations before, but has never been convicted of a crime. However, Kate and her on-again, off-again lover, state trooper Jim Chopin, who arrested Deem, are convinced that this time, the evidence is solid, and he will finally be held accountable for his actions.

Devastatingly, the jury returns a verdict of not guilty, leaving Kate, Jim, and the rest of the citizens of Niniltna, Alaska, certain that a man has gotten away with murder. They can't help but feel that it's only a matter of time before Deem strikes again.

Their fears are realized when, a few weeks later, a shooting leaves two dead in an apparent robbery. This time, however, Kate and Jim have a witness, and they're determined not to let Louis Deem slip through their fingers once more. But will their unwavering pursuit of justice be enough to ensure that he is finally brought to account for his crimes?

Dana Stabenow, the Edgar Award-winning author and New York Times bestselling thriller writer, delivers a gripping page-turner that explores the lengths to which a community will go in its search for justice. As the tension builds and the stakes grow ever higher, readers are left to wonder – will Kate and Jim succeed in their quest, or will the elusive Louis Deem once again evade the consequences of his actions?

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