Good story but a little confusing for a first time series reader

Alone in the Wild: A Rockton Novel (Casey Duncan Novels Book 5)

By: Kelley Armstrong

Rating: 4 of 5

This is the first book I have read in the Casey Duncan series. It is not, however, the first book I have read by author Kelley Armstrong.

With little information about what the book and series were about, I had some problems with the overall concept and with some of the dialog.

I think if I had started with the first book and read through, this book would make complete sense. However, as I often dive mid-stream into series, I am used to trying to figure out things on the fly. I was able to but some of the story was not as well explained for a first time reader.

Casey Duncan and her husband Eric Dalton (who has an incredible case of selective potty mouth) have gone off for a break in the woods. Casey comes across a dead woman who has a baby in her arms who is still alive.

The story follows Casey and Eric as they search for the murderer as well as other family of the baby. Their search takes them to other areas of this strange town and surrounding area in the Yukon.

This is where it gets a little difficult to follow. I let go of the need to understand everything I was reading and was able to enjoy the character of Casey (and others).

I would heartily suggest that individuals who like suspenseful mysteries with a touch of slight outlandishness, start with the first book in the series. I’m pondering doing so myself as I really like Casey and the rest of the screw but Eric’s language is a little off-putting at times.

I was provided a digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley.