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I am in the middle of the first kate shugak book - and it's not grabbing me.
The story is set in an Indian reservation in Alaska. There is a LOT of atmosphere/social commentary about the alaskan pipeline, alcohol abuse, the evil mining/oil company, etc.
The personal interactions are also ... poorly described. I am sure the author had a rich back-story about the characters, but someone may have edited it out leaving drama/perception/relationships that seem to exist, but not explained.
From a 'detective' point of view - the crime is simply a plot device to get the characters to interact.
The worst part - I dont really like any of the characters. I really dont care what happens to them. They all seem to be self-absorbed jerks. 'Characters' like a pregnant girl cadging drinks, A radio operator held in contempt because he keeps his office warm, good guys who seem amused/indifferent that two people have gone missing.
Do the later books get better?
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