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Cassidy Ivanoff and her father, John, work at the new and prestigious Curry Hotel outside Mt. McKinley. While John will be expedition and wilderness exploration guide for the wealthy tourists, Cassidy has signed on as a cook's assistant. Both are busy as the hotel prepares to welcome the president of the United States on his way to drive in the golden spike to officially complete the railroad. Allan Brennan travels to the Curry Hotel to be an apprentice of a seasoned Alaska mountain guide. Ever since his father's death climbing Mt. McKinley, he's worked to earn enough money to make the trek to the Alaska territory himself. His father's partner blames their guide for the death of his father, but Allan wants to find the truth for himself. 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.… (more)
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Author: Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse
Pages: 320
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
My rating is 5+ out of 5 stars.
First, let me say that this rating is not based on who the authors are, but on the story. The authors go to great
What I loved too was learning the name of the tribe that lived in the area and a man who worked to put their language in writing. Alaska is a very intriguing place that someday I hope to visit as much of it isn’t touched by man. I have read the other stories Tracie Peterson wrote that were placed in Alaska as well so when a new series was announced set in Alaska, I couldn’t wait to read them! Kimberley Woodhouse has written a couple of novels as well and I believe they are set in Alaska too. Together these two authors make a formidable well-researched team!
Here the story takes place in Curry, Alaska in the year 1917. The characters are varied and interesting, especially Cassidy Faith who was based on a real, special, young lady known to the authors. Cassidy’s character father is from Alaska and knows the language, people and area like the back of his hand. He is the tour guide for the hotel. The themes of faith, love and redemption are set alongside a novel rich with action, adventure and mystery.
I was so grabbed by the story that I ordered a copy of one book recommended by the authors to learn more from the men who actually climbed Mount McKinley. Please take time to enjoy the fictional story and then read about the real people and times in Alaska’s history. You will be extremely glad to have done so!
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I also enjoyed learning about Cassidy and her father as they were a part of this exciting time and the mystery and working together of Cassidy and Allan had me not wanting to put the book down.
I love the stories that these authors pair together to write and this one was no exception.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, but the review is entirely my own.
Recommended.
Audience: adults.
(I purchased the audiobook from Audible. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
There was a wonderful faith aspect in this novel. The way Cassidy and her dad, John, loved the Lord and trusted Him in their lives was inspirational.
I’m looking forward to reading the next two books in this series.