Murder on the Iditarod Trail by Sue Henry

Murder on the Iditarod Trail by Sue Henry

Adrenaline-pumping . . . A] polished action mystery . . . with] dazzling Arctic sights and historical trail markers laid down by the author in smooth, uncluttered prose.--Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review

Now in Grove Press paperback for the first time, Murder on the Iditarod Trail is a gripping mystery set during Alaska's world-famous Iditarod: a grueling eleven-hundred-mile dogsled race across hazardous Arctic terrain. It is an arduous sport, but not a deadly one. But suddenly the top Iditarod contestants are dying in bizarre ways: first a veteran musher smashes into a tree, then competitors begin turning up dead, with each murder more brutal than the last. State trooper Alex Jensen begins a homicide investigation, determined to track down the killer before more blood stains the pristine Alaskan snow. Meanwhile, Jessie Arnold, Alaska's premier female musher, has a shot at winning for the first time. But as her position in the race improves, so do her chances of being the killer's next target. As the mushers thread their way through the treacherous trails, Jessie and Jensen are drawn deep into the frozen heart of the perilous wild: where nature can kill as easily as a bullet and only the Arctic night can hear your final screams.

Engrossing . . . The howling winds, the snow, the ice, the dancing away from wolves, the crazing fatigue, the welcome heat and food, are almost palpable.--Los Angeles Times Book Review

Excellent . . . well-paced, well-conceived, engrossing . . . moves along like a healthy, well-trained dog team.--Anchorage Times

A book that will give you a feel for how the Iditarod is . . . Sue Henry has a genius for characterization, plot, and setting.--Mystery News

Sue Henry has lived in Alaska for than thirty years and integrates history, Alaskan legend, and the breathtaking majesty of the enormous environment to her mysteries. Her award-winning Alaska mysteries have garnered great praise from readers and critics alike. She is presently working on the second book in the series from her home in Anchorage.

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ISBN 13	9780380717583
ISBN 10	0380717581
Title	Murder on the Iditarod Trail
Author	Sue Henry
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published	2000-03-07
Number of pages	320
Prizes	Winner of Anthony Awards (First Novel) 1992, Winner of Macavity Award (First Mystery) 1992
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.