Death is a way of life in the Arctic North... The crippling weather and the isolation drive people to desperate and extreme acts. The pristine beauty of the land hides the ruthless battle for dominance between opposing emotions of greed and fear. Great wealth and great tragedy are the foundations of society in every small northern town. This is the unforgiving environment for A Cold Place to Die , a mystery set on the shores of a remote harbor on the shores of Hudson's Bay. A beautiful daughter searches for her missing father. She turns to another lost soul. A detective recently arrived from a more "civilized" city in the south. The search sparks a migration of evil northwards, as news of a giant oil discovery promises wealth in the billions. The stakes are high, actions as savage as the weather. If you enjoy Nordic noir mysteries, A Cold Place to Die is a book to enjoy in your warm, safe reading sanctuary.