Murder on the Iditarod Trail
Murder on the Iditarod Trail by Sue Henry is a mystery novel published by Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated in June 2015. This reissue spans 246 pages and is written in English. The story unfolds during Alaska’s renowned Iditarod, an eleven-hundred-mile dogsled race across treacherous Arctic landscapes, where the excitement of competition turns deadly as top contestants begin to die under mysterious circumstances.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that follows state trooper Alex Jensen as he investigates a series of bizarre murders linked to the race. Jessie Arnold, Alaska’s leading female musher, is also in the spotlight, racing for victory while becoming a potential target for the killer. The novel intricately weaves elements of crime and thrill, immersing readers in the harsh realities of the Arctic wilderness, where danger lurks both from nature and a hidden adversary.
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“Adrenaline-pumping . . . [A] polished action mystery . . . [with] dazzling Arctic sights.” –Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review
Winner of the Macavity Award and the Anthony Award
Murder on the Iditarod Trail is a gripping mystery set during Alaska’s world-famous Iditarod: a grueling eleven-hundred-mile dogsled race across hazardous Arctic terrain.
It is an arduous sport, but not a deadly one. But suddenly the top Iditarod contestants are dying in bizarre ways: first a veteran musher smashes into a tree, then competitors begin turning up dead, with each murder more brutal than the last. State trooper Alex Jensen begins a homicide investigation, determined to track down the killer before more blood stains the pristine Alaskan snow. Meanwhile, Jessie Arnold, Alaska’s premier female musher, has a shot at winning for the first time. But as her position in the race improves, so do her chances of being the killer’s next target.
As the mushers thread their way through the treacherous trails, Jessie and Jensen are drawn deep into the frozen heart of the perilous wild: where nature can kill as easily as a bullet and only the Arctic night can hear your final screams.
“Engrossing . . . The howling winds, the snow, the ice, the dancing away from wolves, the crazing fatigue, the welcome heat and food, are almost palpable.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review
“Excellent . . . well-paced, well-conceived, engrossing . . . moves along like a healthy, well-trained dog team.” —The Anchorage Times
“A book that will give you a feel for how the Iditarod is . . . Sue Henry has a genius for characterization, plot, and setting.” —Mystery News
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