Sundown on Top of the World
By RE Donald
- Release Date: 2015-06-01
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
A 2016 Whistler Independent Book Award finalist.
Former homicide investigator Hunter Rayne follows the white lines northward on the Alaska Highway, but a truck breakdown forces him to take an unscheduled stop in Whitehorse, Yukon, where he had been stationed as a rookie cop. While his Freightliner is awaiting repairs, Hunter and fellow driver, Dan (Sorry) Sorenson, kill time with a side trip to bush Alaska where a chance meeting with a young Alaskan woman awakens his interest in a baffling cold case. A reclusive trapper and his young girlfriend disappeared from a bloody cabin 25 years before, leaving their sled dogs chained outside.
Reawakened memories of his past coupled with a recent murder find Hunter back in investigative mode with the blessings of Whitehorse RCMP boss Bartholomew Sam, son of a shaman and Hunter's old friend. He finds himself searching the banks of the mighty Yukon River for a tough old bush woman who may hold the key to more than one bloody death. It's a vivid reminder that the breathtaking beauty of the northern wilderness camouflages its brutal indifference to human life.
This is the fourth novel in the Highway Mysteries series of character-driven traditional mysteries in a uniquely North American setting.
Reviews
Slow start but engaging
4By ope194561It takes a little too,long to establish the story, but keep reading. The characters are engaging, the setting is fascinating, and the story keeps one guessing once the characters, the crime, and the setting are established. Almost quit reading after 40 or so pages, but glad I persisted.Sundown on top of the World
4By Ralphnun1Although it was a good book I thought it was very stretched out.Different
2By Montanafilly73Couldn’t get interested until about 1/2 way through it. It bounced in too many directions.Excellent!
5By lteodosioKeep me guessing to the very end!Great read
4By Auria2016Loved this book as it was a well-written and extremely interesting story with a bunch of unexpected twists.Sundown on Top of the World
5By Bun Brrabbid Lop5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Loved this story. Kept suspense building as the characters developed. Held my interest! 1st one I have read by this author. I plan on reading anything else that she writes!!! Thank You, R. E. Donald!!! 🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰Great book
5By KdorcoastVery well written and interesting plot.Sundown On Top of the World
5By sometimers3I sure enjoyed reading the book. I lived in Alaska for 43 years, went to Dawson City a few times and drove the Alcan more times then I wanted. However seeing the wildlife along the highway was awesome. The story held my interest through the whole book. There are a lot of people who come to the Alaska and Yukon frontiers who are running from the past. Great book.Sundown on Top of the World
5By adorableredSuch a satisfying read! I think I fell in love with Hunter, the central character. His deep need to solve a 25 years old cold case file left from his rookie year as a RCMP, resulted in a series of coincidences that never felt unlikely. Good character development throughout the story. After reading the book, I have a desire to travel and see Alaska for its beauty and the interesting people who live there. I definitely recommend this book!Sun Down On Top Of The World
5By getltReally great reading!!!!!