Susan Froetschel is the author of five mystery books. The most recent is Allure of Deceit, set in rural Afghanistan, about how charity can have a hidden agenda and lying is a form of self-defense.
Good story about a murder of a boy and the politics in building a road to nowhere. The story begins very slowly but then builds to a good ending. A couple of sub-stories are not resolved, but overall, this is very good. Recommended.
A fine mystery featuring a mother and son working to stop construction of a road in Alaska. Froetschel includes elements of small town community relationships as well as corruption and environmental concerns that add up to a compelling story. I enjoyed the book more than I expected to.
A fable of Alaska trying to deal with ever so many issues. To me these are important issues, whether discussing ritilan or development in the Tongass. They are just complex. I hear about pushy schools or social workers but often suspect they are just the bug-a-boo of our times. The Pristine wilderness has a value to the world. Jobs have value to individuals. This is tricky. Sports fishing vs. the fishing industry is likewise more complex than the author discusses. And! the author ignored some of my favorite sights in Sitka. Shame!