First book by this author and really enjoyed it. Author takes you to a movie set. All is not rosy and the director was targeted by someone that had a beef with him. Setting it up to look an accident the coroner who is Charlotte's brother thinks differently. This is a chance of a lifetime for Charlotte to find the facts on what actually happened to the director.

This is a very well written and entertaining mystery. I enjoyed the characters and plot line. I look forward to reading more from this author.

I love Charlotte's character. She's an assertive, independent woman, during a time when women were expected to be docile and submissive. She's a progressive thinker, and believes in equality for everyone regardless of gender or race. I love what she symbolizes, as well as the way her character is portrayed.

Cathy Pegau is an excellent writer. She immerses us in both the era and the specific location, letting us feel what it might have been like to live in Alaska back when the state was just beginning to thrive. All the little subtleties Pegau gives us along the way make the setting come alive.

I didn't find the plot quite as captivating as with the first two books in this series. I thought the pacing, particularly during the first third of the book, was slow. And, while the mystery was interesting, I never had much doubt on the whodunit aspect. That being said, I did love the way the author wove in issues of racism and the treatment of the original Native Alaskans as Europeans and Americans took over the state.

While this is the third in the series, it can be read as a stand-alone. Most references from the earlier books are clarified, so we understand the returning characters' relationships, and the plot itself is self-contained.

Thanks to the publishers for the review copy but I must say I had some issues with the book and shared my thoughts on Litsy.

This came into my email as a pre-approved read now. When I clicked to read more about the book, it was put on my shelf. I did not elect to read this, only to learn more about the book. Sorry, but I am unable to accept this book at this time. Thank you for the pre-approval.