Part of Gideon Oliver, book 6
First published 1991
Gideon Oliver arrives in Alaska expecting routine forensic work, but discovers something far more dangerous waiting in the frozen wilderness. The skeletal professor finds himself drawn into a web of murder and deception where the harsh landscape holds deadly secrets. As bodies surface and suspects multiply, Oliver must use his scientific expertise to separate truth from lies. The investigation forces him to confront killers who will stop at nothing to protect their hidden crimes. In a land where the cold can kill as easily as a bullet, Oliver races against time to solve the mystery before he becomes the next victim. This case will test not only his professional skills but his ability to survive in one of the world's most unforgiving environments.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, race-against-time
Setting: Alaska
256 pages · Hardcover · Collins Crime
Content warnings: violence