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A detective investigating a grisly crime in rural Alaska finds herself caught up in the dark secrets and superstitions of a small town in this riveting novel from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man.
In a small Alaska town, a boy is found with his throat ripped out and all the blood drained from his body. The inhabitants of Deadhart haven’t seen a killing like this in twenty-five years. But they know who’s responsible: a member of the Colony, an ostracized community of vampyrs living in an old mine settlement deep in the woods.
Detective Barbara Atkins, a specialist in vampyr killings, is called in to officially determine if this is a Colony killing—and authorize a cull. Old suspicions die hard in a town like Deadhart, but Barbara isn’t so sure. Determined to find the truth, she enlists the help of a former Deadhart sheriff, Jenson Tucker, whose investigation into the previous murder almost cost him his life. Since then, Tucker has become a recluse. But he knows the Colony better than almost anyone.
As the pair delve into the town’s history, they uncover secrets darker than they could have imagined. And then another body is found. While the snow thickens and the nights grow longer, a killer stalks Deadhart, and two disparate communities circle each other for blood. Time is running out for Atkins and Tucker to find the truth: Are they hunting a bloodthirsty monster . . . or a twisted psychopath? And which is more dangerous?
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Release date
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9780593452851
- File size: 298784 KB
- Duration: 10:22:27
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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September 13, 2024
Tudor (The Drift) weaves a gripping story of loss and betrayal, set in frigid rural Alaska. The story follows Detective Barbara Atkins, an expert in vampyr-related crimes, who is summoned to Deadhart, AK, to investigate the grisly case of a local boy whose throat was slashed and whose body was drained of blood. In Tudor's intriguingly imagined world, vampyrs live in their own colonies, protected by law, though they are often discriminated against and abused. As she investigates, Barbara navigates small-town politics and mounting tension between the townspeople and the local vampyr colony. Though it seems that vampyrs are the most likely culprits, the case becomes increasingly complicated the deeper Barbara digs. Is it possible that vampyrs aren't behind this awful crime after all? Narrator Lorelei King offers a gripping performance, helping listeners keep track of the many small-town personalities with clearly distinguished characterizations. The story covers a lot of ground--racism, religion, embattled politics, and a thrilling mystery--but King's steady narration ensures that the story never feels too convoluted. VERDICT Tudor's latest, an atmospheric blend of horror, fantasy, and police procedural, is both riveting and highly recommended.--Victoria Kiszka
Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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