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In Breakup, Kate Shugak's loyalties - to the land, her heritage, her home - are put to the test when a series of mishaps lead to murder. April in Alaska is typically a period of rebirth and renewal, and after the long winter Kate has nothing more strenuous on her agenda than paying her taxes. But mayhem abounds as the meltoff flows; this year's thaw is accompanied by rampaging bears, family feuds, and a plane crash quite literally in Kate's own backyard. What begins as a series of headaches escalates into possible murder when a dead body is found near her homestead. Initially unwilling to involve herself in the investigation, preferring instead to write off each odd occurrence as a breakup-related peculiarity, Kate is drawn irresistibly to seek the truth. Compelled by her friends to act as problem solver and guided by the spirit of her Aleut grandmother, she finds herself slowly taking on the role of clan leader, a post she is bound to by honor and blood. As breakup becomes increasingly fraught with danger and destruction, Kate must decide whether she can cross the line from passive observer to instrument of change, assuming the role of elder as the mantle of responsibility is passed.

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This book is part of the "Kate Shugak" series.
Here are some other books from this series:

The Singing of the Dead First published 2001 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.5/10

A Grave Denied First published 1998 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.5/10

A Night Too Dark First published 2010 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.5/10

Midnight Come Again First published 2000 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.5/10

Though Not Dead First published 2010 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.6/10

Whisper to the Blood First published 2009 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.6/10

Restless in the Grave Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.6/10

Bad Blood First published 2013 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:2.1/10

Less than a Treason Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:2.4/10

A Cold Day for Murder Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:4.9/10

Killing Grounds First published 1998 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.5/10

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