Review of Alaska Deadly
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Review of Alaska Deadly
[Following is a volunteer review of "Alaska Deadly" by J.L. Askew.]
5 out of 5 stars.
A mystery novel "Alaska Deadly," authored by J.L. Askew will keep readers sitting on the edge of their seats. It takes place in Alaska, a land that is as unyielding as it is beautiful. The novel follows private investigator Race Warren who, upon being hired by a woman named Claire Billings to find her husband, Ron, goes to work. Race figured it would be simple for a detective, even, and was more or less certain it was a cut-and-dry domestic issue: just tell Ron Claire wants to see him. But appearances are often deceiving, and in no apparent hurry to return home, Ron Billings has the race to put a tag on his whereabouts.
Alaskan wilderness lies the crux of the matter. It’s a harsh place. The harshest country in America is the stage for this story, and the intensity of the plot would not be the same set elsewhere. Warren’s peril after peril relies on not just his intelligence and the strength of his character but also on an innate survival instinct that is part of his makeup as an Alaskan.
When private investigator Race Warren signs up for a seemingly straightforward job to track down Ron Billings, a Memphis man, and then deliver a message from Billings' wife, Warren doesn't anticipate that the assignment is anything but routine. As in his first appearance in Wishing to Talk to You, Warren is human; he makes mistakes but, in the second volume of Hudson's projected trilogy, he's valiant in his determination to find out what happened to the luckless Billings and what connection Billings has to the prep school milieu in which Warren's clients "came of age."
the suspense is lethal. But before we reach that fatal finale, we have countless near misses, more than a few solved murders, and a nearly impenetrable tangle of deception and betrayal to untie. In her tautly spun tale, Madeline Askew somehow manages to wrap up all of these narratives in a bow, delivering to her audience a most satisfying and unforeseeable outcome.
Askew is an author whose writing is very exact and full of life. Their style is such that the suspense in the story, as well as the shady nature of many of the characters, rises to the surface pretty easily, making for a good mystery/thriller read. This is not a book to try to guess the outcome of; it's more like one you want to follow along with and see where it takes you.
Alaska Deadly is not just a whodunnit; it's a testament to the tenacity of the human race, standing firm against a whole slew of challenges set before both man and nature. This extraordinarily rugged novel is as much a celebration of the human spirit as it is a tale of terror. At its core, it is a character-based narrative set against a most inhospitable backdrop: the breathtaking Lapland Plateau of the North Slope of Alaska. It could be said that the unending, sheer ice-and-granite majesty of the physical dangers of the North Wind is the book's unspoken co-star.
Despite being an excellent book, "Alaska Deadly" by J.L. Askew has a couple of very minor issues that still don't keep it from being a 5-star book. Its incredibly intricate plot can sometimes be too much for the reader to take in because there are so many turns, twists, and connections. At one point, I had to go back and reread a few sections to fully recall how a big reveal tied into the rest of the story. While the book is also stuffed to the brim with wonderful descriptions of Alaska both people and nature for me, the dangerous trafficking plot and the instances where it connects to the local scene are what make the book a must-read.
The book has received top-notch attention for both its editing and its writing. It is an excellent book overall.
In conclusion, the book "Alaska Deadly" is a thrilling page-turner that will leave readers anxiously anticipating J.L. Ackew's next work. This is a marvelous tale that is so skillfully crafted that it must be considered a masterpiece. It fully deserves to be a five-star book.
******
Alaska Deadly
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5 out of 5 stars.
A mystery novel "Alaska Deadly," authored by J.L. Askew will keep readers sitting on the edge of their seats. It takes place in Alaska, a land that is as unyielding as it is beautiful. The novel follows private investigator Race Warren who, upon being hired by a woman named Claire Billings to find her husband, Ron, goes to work. Race figured it would be simple for a detective, even, and was more or less certain it was a cut-and-dry domestic issue: just tell Ron Claire wants to see him. But appearances are often deceiving, and in no apparent hurry to return home, Ron Billings has the race to put a tag on his whereabouts.
Alaskan wilderness lies the crux of the matter. It’s a harsh place. The harshest country in America is the stage for this story, and the intensity of the plot would not be the same set elsewhere. Warren’s peril after peril relies on not just his intelligence and the strength of his character but also on an innate survival instinct that is part of his makeup as an Alaskan.
When private investigator Race Warren signs up for a seemingly straightforward job to track down Ron Billings, a Memphis man, and then deliver a message from Billings' wife, Warren doesn't anticipate that the assignment is anything but routine. As in his first appearance in Wishing to Talk to You, Warren is human; he makes mistakes but, in the second volume of Hudson's projected trilogy, he's valiant in his determination to find out what happened to the luckless Billings and what connection Billings has to the prep school milieu in which Warren's clients "came of age."
the suspense is lethal. But before we reach that fatal finale, we have countless near misses, more than a few solved murders, and a nearly impenetrable tangle of deception and betrayal to untie. In her tautly spun tale, Madeline Askew somehow manages to wrap up all of these narratives in a bow, delivering to her audience a most satisfying and unforeseeable outcome.
Askew is an author whose writing is very exact and full of life. Their style is such that the suspense in the story, as well as the shady nature of many of the characters, rises to the surface pretty easily, making for a good mystery/thriller read. This is not a book to try to guess the outcome of; it's more like one you want to follow along with and see where it takes you.
Alaska Deadly is not just a whodunnit; it's a testament to the tenacity of the human race, standing firm against a whole slew of challenges set before both man and nature. This extraordinarily rugged novel is as much a celebration of the human spirit as it is a tale of terror. At its core, it is a character-based narrative set against a most inhospitable backdrop: the breathtaking Lapland Plateau of the North Slope of Alaska. It could be said that the unending, sheer ice-and-granite majesty of the physical dangers of the North Wind is the book's unspoken co-star.
Despite being an excellent book, "Alaska Deadly" by J.L. Askew has a couple of very minor issues that still don't keep it from being a 5-star book. Its incredibly intricate plot can sometimes be too much for the reader to take in because there are so many turns, twists, and connections. At one point, I had to go back and reread a few sections to fully recall how a big reveal tied into the rest of the story. While the book is also stuffed to the brim with wonderful descriptions of Alaska both people and nature for me, the dangerous trafficking plot and the instances where it connects to the local scene are what make the book a must-read.
The book has received top-notch attention for both its editing and its writing. It is an excellent book overall.
In conclusion, the book "Alaska Deadly" is a thrilling page-turner that will leave readers anxiously anticipating J.L. Ackew's next work. This is a marvelous tale that is so skillfully crafted that it must be considered a masterpiece. It fully deserves to be a five-star book.
******
Alaska Deadly
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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