The Singing of the Dead

A Kate Shugak Novel

"Dana Stabenow excels at evoking the bleakness and beauty of the far north."
-Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer

Kate Shugak hires onto the staff of a political campaign to work security for a Native woman running for state senator. The candidate has been receiving anonymous threats, and Kate, who went to college with two of the staffers, is to become her shadow, watching the crowds at rallies and fund-raisers. But just as she's getting started, the campaign is rocked by the murder of their staff researcher. In order to track the killer, Kate will have to retrace the researcher's steps and delve into the past, in particular the grisly murder of a "good-time girl" during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1915. Little can she guess the impact a ninety-year-old unsolved case could have on a modern-day psychotic killer. . .

Kate at her best!

One of my favorite Kate Shugak novels. Dana Stabenow never disappoints! I have read and listened to all of the series. Well worth it!

I just love Mutt.

Descriptions of nature at wonderful. I can feel the flakes on my lashes…. Perhaps a bit less drama.

Historical Significance

I enjoyed the way the historical prequel tied into the present day mystery in this book.

Part of an outstanding series

The Kate Shugak series is a perpetual, and perennial, favorite with many readings and re-readings. While this is not my favorite in the series, it is an integral part of the historic picture of Alaska, which is always awesome.

5 stars

Entertaining and enjoyable with engaging characters and an interesting story line. I look forward to the next book.