Northern Lights

Northern Lights by Nora Roberts is a detective mystery that takes place in Alaska.

Nate Burke was a Baltimore cop for 11 years. When his partner was killed in the line of duty his survivors guilt drove him out of the force. For a change of pace he applied for a job as the chief of police in Lunacy, Alaska.

Hoping for crimes no more serious that public drunkenness, Nate is in for a shock. When three climbers are stranded on No Name mountain they discover a body. Now strange events are happening all over Lunacy and Nate has to find out which of the Lunatics killed the Ice Man - while also dealing with everyday Alaska - moose, bears, weather, etc...

Roberts captures the feel and characters of Alaska in this mystery - the thrill of the land, the lunacy of people who would live in such harsh conditions, and the beauty of community in a small town where people have to rely on each other to survive.

Roberts, Nora. (2004). Northern Lights. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.