Spoils of the Dead (Liam Campbell Book 5)

Alaska State Trooper Liam Campbell is embarking on a new start, but old problems still linger. It's Labor Day in Blewestown, Alaska, and the majority of the town's thirty-five hundred residents have gathered to celebrate. Yet, Liam Campbell remains absent from the festivities. He has only been in town for about a week when an archaeologist extends an invitation for Liam to visit his dig site. The archaeologist claims to be on the verge of a momentous discovery, one he believes will be well worth the State Trooper's time.

Sadly, two days later, the archaeologist is found dead. Liam Campbell is now set to learn that he has traded one troubled bush town for another. This fast-paced mystery builds to a satisfying conclusion, rich in details of Alaskan life, history, and archaeology. Fans will hope they won't have to wait another eight years for Liam's next outing.

Praise for Dana Stabenow's work has been outstanding. Her cleverly conceived and crisply written thrillers provide a provocative glimpse of life as it is lived, and justice as it is served, on America's last frontier. No one writes more vividly about the hardships and rewards of living in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness and the hardy but frequently flawed characters who choose to call it home. For those embarking on a long trip, including to Alaska, Stabenow's work is the book to put in your backpack.

In this new chapter for Liam Campbell, the State Trooper is about to face familiar challenges in a different setting. The archaeologist's death has set in motion a mystery that will test Liam's skills and resilience. Fans of the series will eagerly anticipate Liam's next steps as he navigates the complexities of this troubled bush town.

The rich details of Alaskan life, history, and archaeology woven throughout the narrative elevate this fast-paced mystery, building towards a satisfying conclusion. Readers will be captivated by the hardy, flawed characters that populate Stabenow's Alaskan frontier, and will hope that Liam Campbell's adventures continue without another lengthy wait.

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