A Grave Denied

In "A Grave Denied," the thirteenth installment of the Kate Shugak series, Alaska's rugged landscape sets the stage for a gripping mystery involving Len Dreyer, a handyman found murdered and frozen by a glacier. Kate Shugak, the park's unofficial private investigator, is drawn into the case by Alaska State Trooper Jim Chopin, uncovering secrets about Len's past as she balances her responsibilities for a teenager in her care. As she delves deeper, Kate realizes that her quest for answers may endanger those she seeks to protect. Dana Stabenow weaves a compelling narrative that explores themes of life, death, and the past in this captivating crime novel.