Dana Stabenow
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Dana Stabenow is an American author who has written science fiction, mystery, and suspense/thriller novels. Many of Stabenow's books are set in her home state of Alaska
, where she was raised by her single mother who lived and worked on a fish tender in the Gulf of Alaska
. Stabenow received a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Alaska in 1973 and, after deciding to try her hand as an author, later enrolled in UAA's MFA program.
Her first novel, Second Star was bought by Ace Science Fiction in 1990. It was followed by two other science fiction books. Her first Kate Shugak mystery, A Cold Day for Murder, won the Edgar Award
for Best Paperback Original in 1993.
, two volumes of essays, and a number of short stories.
for Best Paperback Original in 1993. The plots of the books in the Kate Shugak series involve Aleuts and, to a much lesser extent, Eskimos.
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
, where she was raised by her single mother who lived and worked on a fish tender in the Gulf of Alaska
Gulf of Alaska
The Gulf of Alaska is an arm of the Pacific Ocean defined by the curve of the southern coast of Alaska, stretching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island in the west to the Alexander Archipelago in the east, where Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage are found.The entire shoreline of the Gulf is...
. Stabenow received a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Alaska in 1973 and, after deciding to try her hand as an author, later enrolled in UAA's MFA program.
Her first novel, Second Star was bought by Ace Science Fiction in 1990. It was followed by two other science fiction books. Her first Kate Shugak mystery, A Cold Day for Murder, won the Edgar Award
Edgar Award
The Edgar Allan Poe Awards , named after Edgar Allan Poe, are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America...
for Best Paperback Original in 1993.
Publications
Stabenow had three books published in the "Star Svensdotter" science fiction series. The first of her mysteries to feature native Alaskan private investigator Kate Shugak was published in 1992. In 1998 she began a new series, featuring Alaska State Trooper Liam Campbell. Additionally, Stabenow has had two stand-alone novels published, six anthologiesAnthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
, two volumes of essays, and a number of short stories.
Kate Shugak
The first book in the series, A Cold Day for Murder, won the Edgar AwardEdgar Award
The Edgar Allan Poe Awards , named after Edgar Allan Poe, are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America...
for Best Paperback Original in 1993. The plots of the books in the Kate Shugak series involve Aleuts and, to a much lesser extent, Eskimos.
- A Cold Day For Murder (1992)
- A Fatal Thaw (1992)
- Dead In The Water (1993)
- A Cold Blooded Business (1994)
- Play With Fire (1995)
- Blood Will Tell (1996)
- Breakup (1997)
- Killing Grounds (1998)
- Hunter's Moon (1999)
- Midnight Come Again (2000)
- The Singing Of The Dead (2001)
- A Fine And Bitter Snow (2002)
- A Grave Denied (2003)
- A Taint In The Blood (2004)
- A Deeper Sleep (2007)
- Whisper to the Blood (2009)
- A Night Too Dark (2010)
- Though Not Dead (2011)
Liam Campbell Series
In addition to Liam Campbell, the books also feature bush pilot Wyanet Chouinard, and restaurant owner Moses Alakuyak.- Fire And Ice (1998)
- So Sure Of Death (1999)
- Nothing Gold Can Stay (2000)
- Better To Rest (2002)
- Bones Out Of The Grave (?)