Perfect Storm - (Alaska Wild) by Paige Shelton (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The next installment in the Alaska Wild series a gripping, atmospheric, traditional mystery series with a great wilderness hook.

Beth Rivers needs to disappear. Her one-time kidnapper, Travis, is on his way to her town in Alaska, and she's losing time to get out quickly.

The perfect spot for Beth and her boyfriend, Tex, to hide, presents itself in a camp in the woods, away from Benedict. But when their trip takes them by Blue Mine, a small community that has seen tragedy over the last couple months, plans get diverted. Beth and Tex bring the widow of a recently murdered man back to Benedict, for Police Chief Gril to investigate, only to find that nothing is quite what it seems. When the woman vanishes, Beth must be on the alert for further danger. Who knows what further unwelcome disappearances--or appearances--might be lurking in the unforgiving Alaska storms.

Review Quotes

"Stunning....A mystery, a thriller, and an all-around great vehicle for an intrepid heroine who never
gives up." --Kirkus Reviews on Lost Hours

"Enticing....Shelton wraps up the central mystery with a satisfying and surprising conclusion. Series fans will find much to enjoy." --Publishers Weekly on Lost Hours

"Beth, a complex, well-drawn character, is instrumental in solving the mysteries in this compelling, fast-paced story framed by its beautiful Alaskan setting, which ends with a twist that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment." --Booklist on Lost Hours

"An excellent adventure tale set against the stunning backdrop of Alaska." --Kirkus Reviews on Winter's End

"Captivating...The rugged Alaska landscape lends atmosphere, and while this entry can be enjoyed as a standalone, there's great pleasure in reading the series from the beginning and observing Beth, a wonderfully complex character, growing stronger and more confident with each book. Hopefully, she'll have a long run."
--Publishers Weekly on Winter's End

"Splendid....With the tension of the thriller and the clues of a whodunit....Shelton's talent sizzles."
--Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star on Dark Night

"Atmospheric and dark...The isolated town of Benedict, with its eccentric characters, is the true star of this engrossing mystery." --Library Journal on Dark Night

"Twistier than a path through the dark Alaska woods....Suspicions shift and suspense builds in this novel of discovery, growth, relationship building and investigatory hijinks....Captivating." --Shelf Awareness on Dark Night

About the Author

PAIGE SHELTON had a nomadic childhood, as her father's job as a football coach took her family to seven different towns before she was even twelve years old. After college at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, she moved to Salt Lake City. She thought she'd only stay a couple years, but instead she fell in love with the mountains and a great guy who became her husband. After many decades in Utah, she and her family moved to Arizona. She writes the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series and the Alaska Wild series. Her other series include the Farmers' Market, Cooking School, and Dangerous Type mystery series.