
The Hunger of Crows
A Novel
$45.60
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
1 February 2022
Summary
For fans of Dana Stabenow and The Frozen Ground, Richard Chiappone’s debut novel is a chilling chase through rural Alaska, in which a woman running from her past must outwit the deadly assassins on her tail.
Thirty-something Carla Merino finds herself living in her camper shell in Homer, Alaska, waitressing to stay afloat and hiding from ruthless billionaire military contractor Gordon McKint, who has a secretive personal army and eyes on the presidency. McKint is determined to recover…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781643857008 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1643857002 |
| Author: | Richard Chiappone |
| Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 1 February 2022 |
| Weight: | 568g |
| Dimensions: | 160mm x 243mm |

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Critics Review
Praise for The Hunger of Crows:
“Readers will want to see more from this talented author.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Chiappone knows Alaska and it shows. The Hunger of Crows rings with authenticity and snaps with tension. A riveting read!”
—Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of the Arliss Cutter mysteries
“Brilliantly constructed and beautifully written, THE HUNGER OF CROWS will keep readers deliciously on-edge until the final page. Bravo!”
—Kevin O’Brien, New York Times bestselling author of Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
“A gripping thriller that left me hungry for more.”
—Tom Kizzia, New York Times bestselling author of Pilgrim’s Wilderness
“An intoxicating read.”
—Owen Laukkanen, bestselling author of Deception Cove
“You won’t want to miss this perfect blend of character, suspense and evocative atmosphere that lingers in your mind long after the last page.”
—Christine Carbo, author of the bestselling Glacier Mystery Series
“This story is fun and fast and I loved it.”
—Heather Lende, Alaska Writer Laureate and bestselling author of Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs
“What a pleasure this book is … The Hunger of Crows gave me countless belly-laughs, and made me hunger for more of this author’s fine writing.”
—Anne Coray, author of Lost Mountain
“A page-turner, relentless in its surprises and fulfilling in its characters.”
—Lee Goodman, author of Injustice
“Chiappone artfully weaves together a number of compelling storylines, joined by a single object, taking us on a bonkers gambol through the wilds of Alaska.”
—Brendan Jones, author of The Alaskan Laundry
“With The Hunger of Crows, Rich Chiappone has established himself as Alaska’s Carl Hiaasen.”
—Nancy Lord, former Alaska writer laureate and author of Fishcamp and pH: A Novel
“An enormously satisfying story.”
—Antonya Nelson, author of Funny Once
“An action-packed page-turner enriched by the sly wit and deft characterization for which Rich Chiappone is deservedly known.”
—Andromeda Romano-Lax, author of Annie and the Wolves
“A page-ripper of a thriller that delivers its readers deep into the dangerous beauty of Alaska. Richard Chiappone is a writer of rare talent and range.”
—John Larison, author of Whiskey When We’re Dry
“The Hunger of Crows is a magnificent novel. Drop in and hang on, it’s a ride you’ll never forget.”
—Pete Fromm, author of A Job You Mostly Don’t Know How to Do
Richard Chiappone
Richard Chiappone is a two-time winner of the Robert Traver Award and the author of three collections of stories or essays. His fiction has appeared in several anthologies and in national magazines. One story was made into a prize-winning short film featured at international film festivals. Other stories have been dramatized on BBC Radio. Chiappone is a former senior associate editor at Alaska Quarterly Review and a long-time organizer of the Kachemak Bay Writer’s Conference.
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