Good writing, great characters, interesting setting and overall a good book. The crime itself wasn't anything special but if you want an easy to read and entertaining crime book that isn't 500 pages? Give this a try.

A Cold Day for Murder is the first book in the Kate Shugak series and I've found myself a new series that I want to read. This book had everything I like about a mystery book, engaging characters, fabulous milieu, and an interesting mystery.

Kate Shugak almost died on a mission and after that did she quit her job, but when this case lands on her doorstep does she decide to try to find the ranger and the detective who gone missing. She had a personal relationship with the detective in questions so finding him is personal for her. But, they have both been gone for weeks and the weather is cold so the chances of finding one of them or both are slim.

The book isn't especially long, but I quite liked this little mystery. What I really loved about this book was the setting. The waste wilderness of Alaska, with small towns, where everyone knows each other. The mystery in itself was interesting as well and I have to admit that I did not see the ending coming until Kate herself started to see where it was all leading to. I quite liked learning more about Kate and her family and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series to see what the future will bring for Kate.

Sorry but couldn't get into this book tried twice but no something didn't click so dont feel like I can give a true review

I adore Kate Shugak, and re-reading this has reminded me why. A fabulous, strong and complex female lead, an immersive sense of place, and a well-plotted mystery, with a multi-layered sense of background. I have a few gaps in the series to plug, which is exciting to know. I feel that I may need to give in to a binge-reading urge, and carry on in sequence through the whole lot...

Thanks Netgalley. This is the first book by this author that I have read and will definitely add her to my list. The start was a bit slow but the ending was great

It was a bit slow at first but picked up pace as the tale progressed. Kate is a great character and I hope there will be a follow up. Well written and good descriptive passages make this an interesting read. A good first book with Kate, light and easy to read. Thank you Net Galley for my copy. I reviewed on Goodreads and Amazon.