Bad Blood

A Kate Shugak Novel

By: Dana Stabenow

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

New York Times bestselling author Dana Stabenow's latest, Bad Blood, finds Kate Shugak entangled in a bitter tribal rivalry and murder

In Alaska, one hundred years of bad blood between the villages of Kushtaka and Kuskulana come to a boil when the body of a young Kushtaka ne'er-do-well is found wedged in a fish wheel. Sergeant Jim Chopin's prime suspect is a Kuskulana man who is already in trouble in both villages for falling in love across the river. But when the suspect disappears, members of both tribes refuse to speak to Jim. When a second murder that looks suspiciously like payback occurs, Jim has no choice but to call in Kate Shugak for help. This time, though, her Park relationships may not be enough to sort out the truth hidden in the tales of tragedy and revenge.

Critic reviews

“Gavin, the reader of previous series titles, is comfortable in Kate's prickly skin.” —<i>Booklist</i>

Love/Hate Relationship

I really liked this book for the most part, but found it to be a review of Kate's overall story and how she got here. I know that story because I have read every one of Dana's books. I love Kate because she has guts and she isn't easily fooled by anyone. I found the murder mystery portion to have its twists. The conclusion is unexpected, however, and leaves me wanting more Kate and Mutt so Dana get busy!

Excellent until the end

I read this book when it was first published. I just listened to the audiobook. Very well done. I have been re-reading the Kate Shugak series. it is excellent. The view into Alaska life and people always makes me want to move to Alaska and live alone. The end of this story is very unexpected. No spoiler report but....what the what???

Classic, with a twist

This is a classic Kate Shugak story, with all your favorite characters and descriptions of The Park, but a twist at the end.

CLIFFHANGER!!

I love the Kate Shugak series and was under the impression this was the last book. The ending was a terrible shock and I was royally p***ed…then after checking Diana Stabenow's web site, I find that she's working on the 21st book in the series!! Thank god! That shocking ending was the only reason for a lost star on the story. Love Kate and Mutt and Chopper Jim!!

I hate cliffhangers even thou I’ve got the next book

This one was hard to follow for me because the two village names were so close & there were so many new characters in each. However, once I finally got them straight it was a very good story until the ending. I know surely they’re not both dead, however, she killed off Jack so who knows.