Review: Not the Ones Dead

Not the Ones Dead by Dana Stabenow
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a little different from Ms. Stabenow's usual mystery. Oh, don't get me wrong. There are the usual wonderful descriptions of the land, flying, food, animals, character growth, and the same 'friends helping friends' vibe as her other books.

I'm just not at all sure that I like the political vibe you get with this book. Yes, it is a modern, up-to-date issue, but it is not what I expect from a book that is supposed to be entertaining, no matter what side of the political coin you fall on or the color of your skin.

All in all a good mystery that keeps your blood boiling.

*This ARC was supplied by the publisher, Head of Zeus, the author, and NetGalley.

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SYNOPSIS: "The gripping new Kate Shugak novel by New York Times bestselling author Dana Stabenow. What seems a tragic accident soon becomes a murder investigation as Kate is drawn into a case of political intrigue.

A mid-air collision in the Alaskan wilderness between two small aircraft leaves ten people dead. Was it a bird strike, pilot error... or premeditated murder?

Then an eleventh body is found in the wreckage: a man shot gangland style, twice in the chest and once in the head.

In an investigation that reaches to the highest levels of government, justice may not be served, but Kate Shugak is determined that the truth will out, even at the risk of her life and the lives of those she loves most."