A mid-air small plane collision and Outsiders terrorizing Park residents kick off this mystery. Some of the events and characters had major roles in Kate Shugak's last outing, No Fixed Line, so it's probably best to have read that novel before reading this one. There are a lot of disparate threads that eventually come together. Current affairs and politics - especially the rise of White evangelical nationalism - have a major role in the plot and are described in a rather heavy-handed and repetitive fashion. Excellent development of the relationships of main and recurring characters, and seeing Kate turn into an "auntie" - an elder of the community - is pure joy. B-/3.5 stars, so I'll round up to four.

Even Alaska and the Park couldn't avoid COVID, but people are beginning to venture out into society again. Kate's hackles rise when a group of Outsiders terrorizes Bobby and the new postmaster utters a cryptic warning about some recent transplants to the area. Throw in several drones, and a suspicious mid-air collision of two planes, and you have a rollicking investigation. As usual, Kate is pissed and taking names and kicking butt, despite her sudden realization that she has become one of the Aunties!

Thanks to Head of Zeus for access to a digital ARC on NetGalley.

Dana Stabenow does it again!
Another thrilling installment in the Kate Shugak series. Dealing with current world issues and post Covid problems that have reached the Park and affected the Park Rats. A fantastic read for die-hard Stabenow fans and a great introduction for those venturing into this Alaska based series for the first time.

I had no idea this book was part of a series which detracted from the story. It was also very slow. Not much happens for so long that I found myself bored and skimming.

Another good read in the Late Shukag series based on Alaska. Took a while for Kate and her motley crew to pull all the threads together,stick with it they get there in the end.