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Ex-cop and sometime P.I. Alex McKnight endures the bitter winter of Michigan's Upper Peninsula in his log cabin with warm fires and cold Molsons. When Dorothy Parrish, a young Ojibwa woman, asks him for shelter from her violent boyfriend, McKnight agrees. But after secreting her in one of his... read more
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Summary edit
Sequel to Hamilton's award-winning first novel (A Cold Day in Paradise), the story returns us to the small town of Paradise, Michigan where ex-Detroit police officer and reluctant private investigator Alex McKnight rents out small cabins to snowmobilers and tries to bury his demons under the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Alex McKnight: Former Detroit police officer now a "sometimes" private investigator living in the small town of Paradise, Michigan.
- Leon Prudell: Former private investigator is now ready to get back in the game and has added security and bail bonds to the mix. Wants Alex to be his partner.
- Jackie Connery: Born in Scotland and owns the Glasgow Inn, a semi Scottish pub.
- Vinnie LeBlanc: Ojibwa Indian and friend and neighbor of Alex McKnight.
- Red Sky: Vinnie's Ojibwa name
- Lonnie Bruckman: Obnoxious hockey player for the blue team. Gets high before playing; has had issues and words with Vinnie and Alex.
- Dorothy Parrish: Ojibwa woman that was at the Horns Inn with the blue team, has come to Glasgow Inn looking for Alex.
- Bill Brandow: County Sheriff
- Jerry & Patricia: Young deputies that were sent to investigate the disappearance of Dorothy Parrish.
- Chief Maven: Police chief in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
- Mrs. Hudson: Lonnie Bruckman's land lady.
- Dr. Glenn: Doctor that treated Alex while he was hospitalized.
- Pearl & Roman: Two guys that work for Molinov
- Molinov: Russian; big drug dealer
- Champagne & Urbanic: DEA agents that have been following Alex
Quotes edit
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“The wolves will always find you Alex. Remember that.”
Vinnie LeBlanc
Setting & Locations edit
The small town of Paradise, Michigan located in the UP. Close knit community that doesn't take well to strangers which includes in their minds anyone from below the bridge.
- Paradise , Michigan: Small town in the UP of Michigan where Alex McKnight now lives and the story takes place.
- Detroit, Michigan: Where Alex grew up and was once a police officer.
- The Glasgow Inn: Bar in Paradise, Michigan where Alex is a regular.
- Big Bear Arena: Where Vinnie plays hockey. The reservation build it with casino money.
- The Horns Inn: Bar just over the east side of Sault Ste. Marie overlooking the St. Mary's River.
- Bay Mills Reservation: Ojibwa Indian Reservation where Vinnie's Family lives and where Vinnie grew up.
- Isle of Royale: A state park in the middle of Lake Superior where moose were introduced and wolves followed. Both species were studied.
- Bay Mills Casino: The newest and largest of the two casinos on the Bay Mills Reservation. Vinnie is employed there dealing blackjack.
- War Memorial Hospita: Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan where Alex was for a few days.
Organizations edit
- red Sky Raiders: Vinnie's hockey team
First Sentence edit
Two minutes. That's how long it took me to realize I had made a big mistake.
Table of Contents edit
Untitled Chapters 1-21
Glossary edit
- The wolf moon: The first full moon of the year. The Celts had stories about the Wolf Moon, not the Native Americans. They took it to mean that it is time to protect the people around you.
- The ice moon: A moon for resting until it's warm again.
- Waubun-anung: means Morning Star; Dorothy's Ojibwa name
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 10 in Alex McKnight. (standard series)
Preceded by A Cold Day in Paradise, and followed by The Hunting Wind: An Alex McKnight Mystery (An Alex McKnight Novel).
Authors & Contributors edit
- Steve Hamilton (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Julia Hamilton (Photographer) - Author's photograph
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Minotaur
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0-312-97475-2
Page Count: 274
Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Minotaur
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0-312-97475-2
Page Count: 274
Awards edit
- Barry Award (2001: Best Novel, Finalist)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3558.A44363 W56 2000
- Dewey: 813.54
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