Julie Flanders is superb, a definite flare for writing suspenseful mystery. She pulls her readers to the edge of their seats, and thoroughly involves you with Danny Fitzpatrick, a police detective you automatically fall for. After the tragic, homicidal death of his wife, Danny fleas to the snow-ridden terrain of Alaska to drown his sorrows.
The novel, Polar Night is set in Alaska and Julie's research on the Alaskan territory is phenomenal. You can almost feel the frigidness surrounding the story. As the reader, your throat clogs along with the main character as he breathes in ice fog. That's when Alaskan temps reach a mere 40 below and it's full of icy particles. Years prior it was called appropriately, 'white death.'
Polar Night has a supernatural premise which I wasn't expecting. In fact-- there are spoilers ahead... but they won't deter you from reading...
What makes Julie such an excellent writer is her believable plot-line. Danny Fitzpatrick's investigation into the premise of scavenging Vampires located in Russia back in the 1800's and beyond is astute, I still have shivers. Do I believe in vampires? Now I do! And has me jangling in my boots, and I tend to sleep with the covers rucked under my chin, just in case.
I recommend Polar Night as an excellent read. For murder mystery, supernatural, detective, suspense and thriller fans alike.
Great review! Read Polar Night a few years back and loved it. Easily one of my favorite books!
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DeleteI love this book! I can't wait for more from Julie. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Cathrina - I loved the premise of Julie's Polar Night a few years ago ... and must read it - especially now I've had a year in Canada on the west coast and got an idea of the land and the Yukon/Alaskan areas ... definitely a book to read - cheers Hilary
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DeleteYou make this sound great! I'm adding it to my list to read in the summer when it's not so cold outside :)
ReplyDeleteIt was good.
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