M cknight is an excop with a troubled background, who now rents out cabins to snowmobilers. Steve hamilton is an american novelist who is the author of the alex mcknight series. Steve hamilton books list of books by author steve hamilton. In ice run, alex finds himself in the middle of a very strange mystery with much greater consequences than he ever anticip. Feb 15, 2000 edgar awardwinner steve hamilton introduced one of the most compelling characters in modern fiction with alex mcknight. His alex mcknight series includes two new york times notable books, and. Ice run begins a few months later where blood in the sky left off. Martins presspwa best first private eye novel contest. Steve hamilton was born and raised in detroit, and graduated from the university of michigan where he won the prestigious hopwood award for fiction. His first novel, a cold day in paradise, won the st.
Steve hamilton is one of the most acclaimed mystery writers in the world, and one of only two authors along with ross thomas to win edgars for both best first novel and best novel. Born on 10th january, 1961 in detroit, michigan and raised there, steve hamilton, one of the most acclaimed author of a number of mystery books and a holder of the prestigious hopwood award is known to have graduated from the university of michigan. Steve hamilton was born in detroit and attended the university of michigan, where he was awarded the prestigious avery hopwood prize for writing. I think its safe to classify me as a fan of steve hamilton s by now. At age 12, he tried, to sell a short story to a mystery magazine. Author of north of nowhere, winter of the wolf moon, the lock artist, a cold day in paradise, the hunting wind, misery bay, a stolen season, ice run steve hamilton open library donate. The newest book in the series, ice run, is no exception. An alex mcknight novel alex mcknight novels authors. He is to date one of my favorite mystery authors who caught my. Alex mcknight is a former cop who is making his living renting out cabins in the upper peninsula in michigan when he is dragged back in as a private detective. Even though he met natalie reynaud, an officer from the ontario provincial police. Although he was unsuccessful, hamiltons passion for writing was undiminished. Author steve hamilton has carved a neat little niche in the mystery genre with his awardwinning series featuring private investigator alex mcknight, and deservedly so. See all books authored by steve hamilton, including a cold day in paradise, and.
There was a lot of bouncing around in time, location and characters, and it became a little hard to follow. Hamilton has won several several awards, including best first mystery, best first novel and best novel twice. It clearly displays the extraordinary talent of author, steve hamilton, putting him in the same class as james lee burke, lawrence block, and dennis lehane. He grew up around detroit but currently resides in upstate new york.
Ice run 6 by steve hamilton 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The alex mcknight series is a fictional crime series by author steve hamilton featuring protagonist alex mcknight, a former detroit police cop. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The alex mcknight mystery series in order steve hamilton. Alex mcknight is happier than he can remember being in a long time. His alex mcknight series includes two new york times notable books, and hes put two recent titles on the new york times bestseller list. Now north of nowhere returns to the beautiful and dangerous landscapes of michigans upper peninsul. The complete series list for an alex mcknight mystery steve hamilton. I ce runs first pages envelop hard winter weather in paradise, michigan. Even though he met natalie reynaud, an officer from the ontario provincial police, under difficult circumstances, they share a common bond of solitude, as well as the same nightmare theyre both cops who buried their partners. The wonderful works of steve hamilton in the mystery series is definitely worth checking out for a thrilling and fun filled experience. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. In 2006, he won the michigan author award for his outstanding body of work.
It may be one of the worst winters in recent memory in paradise, michigan, but alex mcknight is looking forward to spending some quality time with his new gi. This gripping, rollercoaster read, the sixth in hamilton s alex mcknight series, commences in the forlorn burg of paradise, mich. An alex mcknight novel alex mcknight mysteries hamilton, steve on. A cold day in paradise by hamilton, steve and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
An alex mcknight novel by steve hamilton was one i decided to read after loving his most recent work, the lock artist, which was more literary than this crime series he is best known for. The story in ice run is not the best the series has seen. Vj books presents author steve hamilton steve hamilton was born and raised in detroit. Hamilton delves deeply into mikes psyche, saving the tragedy that propelled him to silence until near the end. Regardless, steve hamilton is still a terrific writer. Alex mcknight series 11 primary works total works exdetroit police detective alex mcknight is a private investigator in fictional paradise, michigan, in the. The series has a collection of 10 books and one short story. Steve hamilton s debut novel a cold day in paradise was the first novel to capture two of mysterys most prestigious awardsthe edgar and the shamus. Fans both old and new will surely find ice run to be a chilling and highly suspenseful thriller despite the somewhat slow and winding start. Apr 21, 2005 the star of the alex mcknight novels is as much author steve hamilton as the characters. It is a series well worth checking out if you like a good mystery with a pi that finds trouble when hes not looking for it at all. Twotime edgar awardwinning and new york times bestselling author of the nick mason series, the lock artist, and the alex mcknight. Ice run alex mcknight, book 6 by steve hamilton fantastic fiction. He only writes parttime at night and spends his days working for ibm.
Steve hamilton a man and a woman both police officers find each other and share the burden of losing their partners. Steve hamilton is a renowned american novelist born in 1961. Steve hamilton has had an illustrious career as a mysterious writer since 1998. Alex mcknight is a retired cop living in paradise, michigan. Alex mcknight series 11 primary works total works exdetroit police detective alex mcknight is a private investigator in fictional paradise, michigan, in the upper peninsula on the shores of lake superior. Mar 30, 2020 here are the steve hamilton books in order of publication, with the chronological order listed in brackets. In ice run, alex finds himself in the middle of a very strange mystery with much greater. When the story of why mike cannot speak is revealed, it is a devastating moment and hamilton knows how to draw out all the emotional impact. Steve hamilton, author of the alex mcknight series, as well as the edgar award winning the lock artist and upcoming novel the second life of nick mason. May 25, 2016 despite writing a number of wellreceived books hes author of the alex mcknight series and winning awards, hamilton has made usa today s list only once before, in 2000, with a cold day in. The first novel in the alex mcknight series was published in the year 1998 by the minotaur books with the title a cold day in paradise. In ice run, alex finds himself in the middle of a very strange mystery with much greater consequences than he ever anticipated. The unconventional the lock artist surpasses even hamiltons high standards.
Steve hamilton is widely celebrated for his thrilling alex mcknight series. Ice run by steve hamilton overdrive rakuten overdrive. And the story never seems to leave the winter snow and ice. Order of alex mcknight books alex mcknight is a series of detective novels by american author steve hamilton. Here are the steve hamilton books in order of publication, as well as chronological order. His standalone novel the lock artist was named a new york times notable book, was given an alex award by the american library association, and then went on to win the edgar award for best novel, making steve hamilton only the second author after ross thomas to win edgars for both best first novel and best novel. He has a handle on crime noir that is bettered by few. In fact, the snow and ice become almost characters in their own right in steve hamiltons sixth alex mcknight novel. Buy this book this gripping, rollercoaster read, the sixth in.
Its alexs first real relationship in years, which in some ways is terrifying. Martins presspwa best first private eye novel contest before going on to win both the edgar and shamus awards for best first novel. The setting for the books is paradise, a town in the upper peninsula of. Jun 01, 2004 edgar awardwinner steve hamilton introduced one of the most compelling characters in modern fiction with alex mcknight.
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