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Blood Will Tell (Kate Shugak Mystery)

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Alhough "Blood Will Tell" is the sixth in the fabulous Kate Shugak series, it is more of an interlude between books rather than a story in itself.

This outing finds Kate reunited with her formidable grandmother, Ekaterina Moonin Shugak, the fabled matriarch of her tribe and of all the native Alaska peoples. Quite against her will, Kate has been roped in by her grandmother into leaving her beloved homestead, where she is just settling down with Mutt in anticipation of a lovely long winter, and traveling to Anchorage to attend the annual native Alaska convention.

As any devotee of this series knows, crowds of any kind are anathema to Kate, and having to attend such a convention is true punishment. But as readers also know, Ekaterina is not to be denied. So Kate and Mutt reluctantly say goodbye to peace and silence and travel off to the convention--only to be entangled in a nasty behind-the-scenes environmental ripoff that will not only cheat Kate's native people, but one that involves murder and danger.

Much more than usual, we earn about the Aleut customs and beliefs, and much more than usual, this reader was moved to tears several times.

A must for fans of this series to read, definitely a keeper.

This story begins with the quandry of coming out of the outhouse and finding a moose nearby.Kate Shugak solves this problem and stocks up on meat for an Alaskan winter.As the story continues she goes with her grandmother to Anchorage to help with tribal politics,family matters and corruption. Kate does a wonderful job on her boyfriend's ex-wife and gets talked into going to a party all dressed up.It is a mystery and a story of a women finding her identity. The end is quite a surprise and may bring tears. This series is terrific,informative, and most of all-well written.

Kate Shugak has long avoided the tribal politics that is her grandmother's life blood, but Ekaterina induces her to Anchorage for the Alaska Federation of Natives convention.
Foxy Ekaterina leaves Kate with no choice but take the podium and speak to her people. At a loss as to what to say, Kate tells the story of her recent killing of a moose and the bounty of the land. The delegates understand within their hearts the pull of a land has for each one of them.
Mutt's entrapment of the FBI agent who is doing some B&R, as Kate and Jack Morgan are engaged in the same effort is one of the funniest scenes Ms. Stabenow has written for this outstanding series. Lies, greed, deceit are at the heart of the control of the convention which will change Kate's life.
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Kate Shugak knew when she left Anchorage that life in the city was a life of corruption and greed, a life where man is torn ethical and ethnic foundation.s Returning to the city under protest, Kate finds the same decay she had left behind here--in the lust for money, and the betrayal of love and trust. But Kate has matured: she is able to lead her people, and to face the evidence of betrayal and decay. She even puts on high heels and a dress! And the scenes where she takes revenge on her boyfriends former wife are delightful

This is a rousing tale encompassing today's Alaskan political environment quite accurately; a rare thing, and no doubt due to author Stabenow's awareness of life up here in her home state. The heroine, Kate Shugak, has been given a greater depth of dimension and maturity; it adds to this mystery story. If only she could write them as fast as we can read them..

This book should be read on a cold and rainy night with a fire going in the fireplace, When I read it I had the air conditioner on full blast because it was 106 degrees outside. The beginning was especially good as Kate prepares for a long cold winter on her isolated Alaskan homestead. She then travels to Anchorage at the request of her grandmother. The politics of the tribal council was a little dull, but then the story picks up again toward the end. Ms. Stabenow is definitely worth reading. I'll be looking forward to future books from her

Dana Stabenow captures your heart and mind in her books. She has a unique talent for blending history, fiction and suspense into a delightful swirl of written entertainment.

Absolutely can't stop reading these - fascinating. Started with her Liam Campbell series then moved on to the Kate Shugak series. Plan to check out her Sci Fi and other work when I'm done with this series. Characters are interesting, complex people. The author's knowledge of what she speaks shows.

Dana Stabenow hits the mark every time. She has written another intriguing, plot twisting exciting thriller while extolling the beauties of Alaska.

Kate Shugak is a complex and enduring character who shows greater depths with each new book. An exceptional series which only gets better with time.

Kate Shugak is a remarkable and likeable woman. From the beginning, when she shoots a moose and chows down with Emaa, her grandmother, to the end, she is the consummate master of her fate. Her self-control and power radiate to everyone around her. Kate follows a path that surprised and refreshed me as she manages to exact revenge on her boyfriend's ex-wife while resolving some major power struggles within her tribe. The homestead won't be the same after Kate gets back from Anchorage. She exhibits qualities that one seldom sees in a female character and in this story, she needs every bit of her instinct & abilities. Kept me guessing right to the end. A satisfying visit to Alaska and very worthwhile