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Killing Grounds

Killing Grounds

CrimeMystery
Pages
288
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Private investigator Kate Shugak takes a job investigating bear poaching in a vast national park, but the case turns deadly when a park ranger is murdered. Working undercover, Kate must navigate the tensions of a small community where everyone has something to hide. As she gets closer to the truth, she finds herself in the sights of a killer who knows the wilderness as well as she does. The hunt is on, and Kate could be the next victim.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyDark
Mystery Box

Genres

Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller

Authors

D
Dana Stabenow

Dana Stabenow is the author behind the popular A Study in Sherlock series, which reimagines classic mysteries with a fresh perspective. If you enjoy clever puzzles and familiar characters in new settings, you'll want to check out her work.

Characters

All characters in Killing Grounds

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book if I have not started the series from the beginning?

    Each entry in this series functions as a complete mystery that can be read independently, though the long-term personal development of the protagonist is best appreciated by following the publication order starting with A Cold Day for Murder.

  • Is the setting based on a real location?

    The national park featured in the series is a fictional creation that draws inspiration from the geography and environment of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska.