A new trade paperback edition of one of the most acclaimed novels in Steve Hamilton's New York Times bestselling series
Before Blood is the Sky, the Alex McKnight series had already hit the USA Today bestseller list and won awards, but this novel took Steve Hamilton to a whole new level. This newly repackaged edition gives readers a chance to rediscover this standout tale set in the forests of northern Ontario, a land of savage beauty and sudden danger, where some secrets just won't stay buried. Alex McKnight isn't a man with many friends, but the few he has know they're never alone in a fix. So when Vinnie LeBlanc asks for his help in taking a trip deep into Canada in search of his missing brother, the Ojibwa Indian knows he can count on Alex. Tom LeBlanc had taken a job as hunting guide for a rough crew of Detroit "businessmen." The group was due back days ago, yet there's been no sign of them, and there's mounting evidence of something odd about their disappearing act. The trackless forests of northern Ontario keep many secrets, but none more shocking than the one that Alex is about to uncover. And the more closely Alex looks for answers, the more questions there become.
"Easily Steve Hamilton's best novel so far-therefore an automatic book of the year. Everything is here-his trademark sense of place, vivid, resonant characters, and a plot that will break your heart." -Lee Child
Industry Reviews
Easily Steve Hamilton's best novel so far. . . . Everything is here--his trademark sense of place, vivid, resonant characters, and a plot that will break your heart.--Lee Child "The best private eye novel--heck, maybe the best novel--I've read this year." --Harlan Coben
"The best mysteries are about the past coming up out of the ground and grabbing the present by the throat. . . . Blood is the Sky fills that bill and then some. This is his best yet." --Michael Connelly
"Steve Hamilton writes tough, passionate novels with a strong emphasis on heart and humanity. His latest flat-out smokes. This is crime writing at its very best." --George Pelecanos
"Easily Steve Hamilton's best novel so far. . . . Everything is here--his trademark sense of place, vivid, resonant characters, and a plot that will break your heart." --Lee Child
"With a keen sense of place, memorable characters and relentless action, Hamilton pens some of the best crime novels out there. If you're looking for a stimulating reading experience, Blood Is the Sky by Steve Hamilton is it." --Fresh Fiction The best private eye novel--heck, maybe the best novel--I've read this year. Harlan Coben
The best mysteries are about the past coming up out of the ground and grabbing the present by the throat. . . . Blood is the Sky fills that bill and then some. This is his best yet. Michael Connelly
Steve Hamilton writes tough, passionate novels with a strong emphasis on heart and humanity. His latest flat-out smokes. This is crime writing at its very best. George Pelecanos
Easily Steve Hamilton's best novel so far. . . . Everything is here--his trademark sense of place, vivid, resonant characters, and a plot that will break your heart. Lee Child
With a keen sense of place, memorable characters and relentless action, Hamilton pens some of the best crime novels out there. If you're looking for a stimulating reading experience, Blood Is the Sky by Steve Hamilton is it. Fresh Fiction
" The best private eye novel--heck, maybe the best novel--I've read this year. "Harlan Coben"
The best mysteries are about the past coming up out of the ground and grabbing the present by the throat. . . . "Blood is the Sky" fills that bill and then some. This is his best yet. "Michael Connelly"
Steve Hamilton writes tough, passionate novels with a strong emphasis on heart and humanity. His latest flat-out smokes. This is crime writing at its very best. "George Pelecanos"
Easily Steve Hamilton's best novel so far. . . . Everything is here--his trademark sense of place, vivid, resonant characters, and a plot that will break your heart. Lee Child
With a keen sense of place, memorable characters and relentless action, Hamilton pens some of the best crime novels out there. If you're looking for a stimulating reading experience, "Blood Is the Sky" by Steve Hamilton is it. "Fresh Fiction"" "The best private eye novel--heck, maybe the best novel--I've read this year." --Harlan Coben
"The best mysteries are about the past coming up out of the ground and grabbing the present by the throat. . . . "Blood is the Sky" fills that bill and then some. This is his best yet." --Michael Connelly
"Steve Hamilton writes tough, passionate novels with a strong emphasis on heart and humanity. His latest flat-out smokes. This is crime writing at its very best." --George Pelecanos
"Easily Steve Hamilton's best novel so far. . . . Everything is here--his trademark sense of place, vivid, resonant characters, and a plot that will break your heart."--Lee Child "With a keen sense of place, memorable characters and relentless action, Hamilton pens some of the best crime novels out there. If you're looking for a stimulating reading experience, "Blood Is the Sky" by Steve Hamiltonã is it." --Fresh Fiction "Steve Hamilton writes the kind of stories that [one] can't resist." -The New York Times Book Review
"The best mysteries are about the past coming up out of the ground and grabbing the present by the throat. Steve Hamilton knows this. "Blood is the Sky" fills that bill and then some. This is his best yet." -Michael Connelly, author of Chasing the Dime
"Overflows with an element lacking from too many mysteries: a genuine sense of mystery... "Blood "boldly crosses genre boundaries as it turns into a thrilling outdoor adventure, then a heartfelt small town tragedy. All along, Hamilton's prose...remains an unselfconsciously terse pleasure." -Entertainment Weekly
"Heartily delivers on suspense, atmosphere, and riveting action."-Denver Post
"Hamilton never misses a beat."-Rocky Mountain News
"Hamilton won an Edgar and an Anthony in 1998 for A Cold Day in Paradise. This smart, brisk, twisty tale is even better."-Kirkus Reviews (starred)
"A reader's delight: a fast-paced, breathtaking adventure for which a night's sleep gladly will be sacrificed. Blood is the Sky is a stunner."-Romantic Times
"A grand-slam tale."-Midwest Book Review
"A fine writer, [Hamilton] excels at describing the lonely locale as well as depicting such memorable characters." -Publishers Weekly
"Blood is The Sky is brilliant. Some books you can't put down because the story is so compelling. Some books you can't put down because the prose is so spellbinding. And then, every once in a while, you read a book that combines both. Steve Hamilton has written the best private eye novel-heck, maybe the best novel-I've read this year." -Harlan Coben, author of Left for Dead
"Steve Hamilton writes tough, passionate novels with a strong emphasis on heart and humanity. His latest flat-out smokes. This is crime writing at its very best."
-George Pelecanos, author of Hell to Pay and Soul Circus
0"Easily Steve Hamilton's best novel so far-t "Steve Hamilton writes the kind of stories that �one� can't resist." -The New York Times Book Review
"The best mysteries are about the past coming up out of the ground and grabbing the present by the throat. Steve Hamilton knows this. "Blood is the Sky" fills that bill and then some. This is his best yet." -Michael Connelly, author of Chasing the Dime
"Overflows with an element lacking from too many mysteries: a genuine sense of mystery... "Blood "boldly crosses genre boundaries as it turns into a thrilling outdoor adventure, then a heartfelt small town tragedy. All along, Hamilton's prose...remains an unselfconsciously terse pleasure." -Entertainment Weekly
"Heartily delivers on suspense, atmosphere, and riveting action."-Denver Post
"Hamilton never misses a beat."-Rocky Mountain News
"Hamilton won an Edgar and an Anthony in 1998 for A Cold Day in Paradise. This smart, brisk, twisty tale is even better."-Kirkus Reviews (starred)
"A reader's delight: a fast-paced, breathtaking adventure for which a night's sleep gladly will be sacrificed. Blood is the Sky is a stunner."-Romantic Times
"A grand-slam tale."-Midwest Book Review
"A fine writer, �Hamilton� excels at describing the lonely locale as well as depicting such memorable characters." -Publishers Weekly
"Blood is The Sky is brilliant. Some books you can't put down because the story is so compelling. Some books you can't put down because the prose is so spellbinding. And then, every once in a while, you read a book that combines both. Steve Hamilton has written the best private eye novel-heck, maybe the best novel-I've read this year." -Harlan Coben, author of Left for Dead
"Steve Hamiltonwrites tough, passionate novels with a strong emphasis on heart and humanity. His latest flat-out smokes. This is crime writing at its very best."
-George Pelecanos, author of Hell to Pay and Soul Circus
0"Easily Steve Hamilton's best novel so far-therefore an automatic book of the year. Everything is here-his trademark sense of place, vivid, resonant characters, and a plot that will break your heart." -Lee Child, author of Persuader
"Blood is the Sky takes us into the dark and brooding heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It's got everything-tension, action, surprises. Alex McKnight is a believable hero who can also tell a good story."-T. Jefferson Parker, author of Silent Joe and Black Water
