Cold Blooded Business (A Kate Shugak Investigation) by Dana Stabenow

Once the star investigator of the Anchorage D.A.'s office, Kate Shugak has now returned to her Aleut roots in the far northern reaches of Alaska, where her exceptional talent for detection makes her the toughest crime-tracker in that stark and mysterious land.

The credo on the oilfields of Alaska's North Slope is "work hard, play hard," where harsh conditions and long, isolated shifts result in some of the state's best-paid jobs. Management typically turns a blind eye to off-hours drinking and gambling, but a spate of drug-related deaths means it's time for Royal Petroleum to get its house in order.

Working on behalf of the Anchorage DA, Kate Shugak is brought in undercover to identify the dealer and shut down the flow of cocaine. However, the dealer might have some very different ideas. Informed by her own years working on the North Slope, Dana Stabenow's "A Cold-Blooded Business" captures a slice of life in a very Alaskan milieu.

The story revolves around the oil fields of Alaska's North Slope, where the work is grueling, but the pay is excellent. The harsh conditions and long, isolated shifts create an environment where off-hours indulgences, such as drinking and gambling, are often overlooked by management. But when a series of drug-related deaths threatens to disrupt the status quo, Royal Petroleum is forced to take action.

Enter Kate Shugak, the former star investigator of the Anchorage D.A.'s office, who has returned to her Aleut roots in the remote northern reaches of Alaska. Her exceptional talent for detection makes her the perfect choice to go undercover and identify the drug dealer responsible for the recent deaths. However, the dealer may have other plans, and the stage is set for a high-stakes confrontation.

Stabenow's novel, "A Cold-Blooded Business," draws on her own experiences working on the North Slope, providing readers with a vivid and authentic depiction of life in this harsh, yet fascinating, Alaskan setting. The story seamlessly blends the gritty realities of the oil industry with the personal journey of Kate Shugak, a complex and compelling protagonist who must navigate the challenges of her past while confronting the dangers of the present.

Through her skillful storytelling, Stabenow offers readers a unique window into the world of the North Slope, where the line between work and play is often blurred, and the consequences of crossing that line can be severe. The novel's suspenseful plot, combined with its rich cultural and environmental details, create a captivating and immersive reading experience that will leave a lasting impression on the reader.

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