No fixed line by by Dana Stabenow is the 22nd book in the acclaimed Kate Shugak Investigation mystery series.

I really enjoyed the previous book, and might just have to continue with this series. This one is good, as well.

The Setting: It is New Year’s Eve, and an intense, weeks-long blizzard has entirely cut Alaska off from the rest of the world.

The Crash: A small plane crashes deep within the remote Quilak mountains.

The Discovery: Because official aviation investigators cannot reach the site, ex-State Trooper Jim Chopin handles the initial search. He uncovers the wreckage, a large stash of fentanyl pills, and a dead pilot who has a criminal past.

The Survivors: Two young, traumatized Spanish-speaking children are found alive at the scene, revealing a dark human trafficking plot. 

The Subplot: Meanwhile, Aleut private investigator Kate Shugak faces an unwelcome shock when a deceased enemy names her the trustee of his multi-million dollar estate.