Treadwell, A Novel of Alaska Territory

Gastineau Channel Quartet

Fiction & Literature, Native American & Aboriginal, Action Suspense, Historical
Cover of the book Treadwell, A Novel of Alaska Territory by Stoney Compton, Pullo Pup Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Stoney Compton ISBN: 9780983747406
Publisher: Pullo Pup Publishing Publication: November 30, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Stoney Compton
ISBN: 9780983747406
Publisher: Pullo Pup Publishing
Publication: November 30, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English

In 1915 seasoned Pinkerton investigator August Lepke is sent to Alaska Territory to "box up" captured serial killer Edward Krause with circumstantial evidence. He assumes it will be routine and clear cut, just like his life. Once in Juneau he encounters confusion in suffragette Florence Malone, her naive sister Fiona, and their shady, politically powerful father, Jack. His work brings him unexpected allies, and enemies. The Tlingit policeman, George Mak-we, whose culture writhes in transition, was nothing like the Red Indians Lepke had read about as a child, and Begay Santo, the college educated Filipino grocery clerk, were totally outside his realm.How does flirtatious Amanda Ganbor, newly widowed Austrian noblewoman, and her one-time traveling companion, professed English journalist Arnold Williams, fit into the picture? Numerous attempts on his life bring him to the realization there is more going on than he supposed; and Krause can reach far beyond the bars of his cell in the federal courthouse. The gold standard dictates economics throughout the world and the mines of the Juneau Gold Belt help fill U.S. coffers. The vast Treadwell Complex dominates the region in production and cutting edge engineering; its loss could jeopardize the United States' ability to enter the Great War enveloping Europe. The first-generation cross-section of belligerent European immigrant miners, as well as dynamite charges, have short fuses. Then there is the saboteur. Lepke finally realizes that mines, as well as men, can be murdered; and his life has become anything but clear-cut and routine. 
This novel is illustrated with vintage photos.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In 1915 seasoned Pinkerton investigator August Lepke is sent to Alaska Territory to "box up" captured serial killer Edward Krause with circumstantial evidence. He assumes it will be routine and clear cut, just like his life. Once in Juneau he encounters confusion in suffragette Florence Malone, her naive sister Fiona, and their shady, politically powerful father, Jack. His work brings him unexpected allies, and enemies. The Tlingit policeman, George Mak-we, whose culture writhes in transition, was nothing like the Red Indians Lepke had read about as a child, and Begay Santo, the college educated Filipino grocery clerk, were totally outside his realm.How does flirtatious Amanda Ganbor, newly widowed Austrian noblewoman, and her one-time traveling companion, professed English journalist Arnold Williams, fit into the picture? Numerous attempts on his life bring him to the realization there is more going on than he supposed; and Krause can reach far beyond the bars of his cell in the federal courthouse. The gold standard dictates economics throughout the world and the mines of the Juneau Gold Belt help fill U.S. coffers. The vast Treadwell Complex dominates the region in production and cutting edge engineering; its loss could jeopardize the United States' ability to enter the Great War enveloping Europe. The first-generation cross-section of belligerent European immigrant miners, as well as dynamite charges, have short fuses. Then there is the saboteur. Lepke finally realizes that mines, as well as men, can be murdered; and his life has become anything but clear-cut and routine. 
This novel is illustrated with vintage photos.

More books from Historical

Cover of the book Mrs. Sinclair's Suitcase by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Die Hüterin - Das verborgene Land by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Chase Family Series: The Flowers Collection by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Spellbound by My Charmer by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Where Roses Grow Wild by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Sierra Leone - The War is Not What Saved Me by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Das Wahre Kreuz by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book The Empress Emerald by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Audra by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Valhalla Hott by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Smuggler's Bride by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book The Lazarus Project by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book The Devil Claims a Wife by Stoney Compton
Cover of the book Ravensnest ou les Peaux-Rouges by Stoney Compton
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy