




Liam Campbell
5 books
The Liam Campbell series by Dana Stabenow has 5 books. Start with Fire and Ice (1998), then read the rest in the order below.
Liam Campbell reading order

Fire and Ice
Dana Stabenow
In the stark and unforgiving landscape of Alaska, a series of baffling murders threatens to shatter the fragile peace of a close-knit community. Detective Kate Shugak, a formidable investigator with a deep connection to the land, is called upon to unravel the truth behind the escalating violence. As she delves deeper, Kate uncovers a complex web of secrets, long-held grudges, and the dangerous intersection of tradition and modernity. Stabenow masterfully blends thrilling suspense with a poignant exploration of cultural identity and the enduring power of the wild.

So Sure of Death
Dana Stabenow
In the stark, unforgiving Alaskan wilderness, private investigator Kate Shugak is drawn into a murder case that reaches deep into the region’s complicated history and tightly guarded communities. As she follows a trail of suspicion through harsh terrain and dangerous loyalties, Kate must distinguish long-buried truth from carefully constructed lies. Combining a gripping mystery with vivid depictions of Alaska, the novel explores justice, survival, family, and the enduring consequences of the past.

Nothing Gold Can Stay
Dana Stabenow
In the rugged Alaskan wilderness, private investigator Kate Shugak is drawn into a dangerous case where old rivalries, buried secrets, and the lure of gold collide. As she follows a trail through isolated communities and unforgiving terrain, Kate must rely on her sharp instincts and intimate knowledge of the land to uncover the truth. Blending suspense, vivid atmosphere, and wry character-driven storytelling, the novel explores loyalty, greed, survival, and the enduring complexities of life in Alaska.

Better to Rest
Dana Stabenow
Set against the stark beauty and unforgiving isolation of Alaska, this atmospheric mystery follows an investigation shaped by buried secrets, uneasy loyalties, and the demands of frontier life. As the truth begins to emerge, danger proves close at hand and appearances become increasingly unreliable. Blending sharp suspense, vivid sense of place, and wry insight into human nature, the story showcases a compelling mystery style rooted in the complexities of Alaskan life.

Spoils of the Dead
Dana Stabenow
When Alaska State Trooper Liam Campbell arrives in the small town of Blewestown, he finds a Labor Day demonstration shadowed by a bitter counterprotest—and two dead bodies. As tensions rise, Liam must navigate the town’s tangled loyalties, buried secrets, and unfamiliar terrain while confronting the challenges of starting over in a new post. His investigation reveals that beneath Blewestown’s quiet surface lie old mysteries and dangerous divisions, testing Liam’s instincts, skepticism, and resolve. Set against the stark Alaskan landscape, this gripping mystery blends atmospheric suspense with sharp insight into community, conflict, and the cost of hidden truths.