In The Shadow of Denali

Tracie Peterson is the award-winning author of over one hundred novels, both historical and contemporary.  Her avid research resonates in her stories, as seen in her bestselling Heirs of Montana and Alaskan Quest series.  Tracie and her family make their home in Montana.

Visit Tracie's website at www.traciepeterson.com.

Kimberley Woodhouse is a multi-published author of fiction and nonfiction.  A popular speaker and teacher, she's shared her theme of "Joy Through Trials" with hundreds of thousands of people across the country.  She lives, writes, and homeschools with her husband of twenty-plus years and their two awesome teens in Colorado.

Connect with Kim at www.kimberleywoodhouse.com.

Their future depends on unlocking the secrets the mountain holds from the past.

Cassidy Ivanoff and her father, John, work at the new and prestigious Curry Hotel near the foot of Mount McKinley - Denali as it's still called by the natives.  John is the wilderness and exploration guide for the wealthy tourists while Cassidy works in the kitchen as Cook's assistant.  The entire staff buzzes with excitement during the busy days preparing for the President's imminent visit.  His historic trip to dedicate the new national park on his way to driving in the golden spike to officially complete the Alaska Railroad will be the beginning of a new era for all of them and place The Curry at the heart of Alaska.
Allan Brennan travels to the Curry Hotel to be an apprentice to the seasoned Alaska mountain guide, with hopes of discovering the truth about his father's death on the mountain years earlier.  His father's business partner blames the guide for Henry Brennan's untimely death, but Allan cannot be at peace until he knows for sure.  He finds an unlikely ally in Cassidy, and as the two begin to look into the mystery, they suddenly find that things are much less clear and much more dangerous than either could ever imagine.

My Thoughts:
Peterson and Woodhouse have given readers a full plate in their combined effort of In The Shadow of Denali.  This is book one of The Heart of Alaska series.  Ripe with historical detail and obvious research, Peterson and Woodhouse capture the time period well with rich characters and description.  The story includes a tender romance, mystery, deception, faith, and hope.  You won't regret time spent in these pages.

* I was given a complimentary copy of the book.  All opinions are my own.

Happy Reading,
Jennifer