Novel for Kate Shugak Fans (Book 18)

In Dana Stabenow's thrilling new novel, "Though Not Dead," the eighteenth installment in the Kate Shugak series, the private investigator's search for her long-lost family secrets becomes an extraordinary treasure hunt with fatal consequences. The residents of Alaska's largest national park are stunned by the death of one of their oldest members, eighty-seven-year-old Old Sam Dementieff, including Kate Shugak herself.

Sam, a lifelong Park resident, was dubbed the "father" of all the Park rats, even though he had no children of his own. He was especially close to Kate, his niece, and in his will, he has left her everything, including a letter instructing her to "find my father." However, this task proves to be easier said than done, as Sam's father is something of a mystery. An outsider, he disappeared shortly after learning about Sam's existence, taking with him a priceless tribal artifact, a Russian icon.

As Kate begins her search through Sam's background, she faces threats and worse. The flashbacks from Sam's fascinating life, including scenes from major events in Alaska's colorful history, punctuate a gripping story in which Kate does her best to fulfill Sam's last wish without losing her own life to the people who are following her every move, though what they are searching for, Kate doesn't even know.

The epic history of an unforgiving land has been interwoven with the long-lost family secrets that Kate is determined to uncover. Her search leads her on an extraordinary treasure hunt, where the stakes are high, and the consequences can be fatal. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Kate must navigate the treacherous terrain of Alaska's largest national park, facing off against those who are willing to do whatever it takes to keep the secrets buried.

Throughout the novel, the author seamlessly blends the personal and the historical, creating a captivating narrative that keeps the reader hooked from beginning to end. The flashbacks to Sam's life provide valuable insights into the history of the region, adding depth and context to the story.

In "Though Not Dead," Dana Stabenow has once again delivered a gripping and suspenseful tale that showcases her masterful storytelling abilities. Kate Shugak, the resilient and relentless protagonist, is a character that readers have come to love and admire, and this latest installment in the series does not disappoint.

Whether you're a long-time fan of the Kate Shugak novels or new to the series, "Though Not Dead" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a thrilling and well-crafted mystery set against the backdrop of the rugged Alaskan wilderness.

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