Living a quiet existence in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula, ex-cop Alex McKnight doesn't have many friends, so he's fiercely loyal to them. When Vinnie Red Sky LeBlanc's younger brother Tom doesn't returned from a job guiding a group of hunters from Detroit into the wilderness of northern Ontario, Vinnie must go find him. Because of extenuating circumstances concerning Tom's situation, Alex insists on accompanying Vinnie. Their trek north will involve them with the Ontario Provincial Police, as well as some odd people at the lodge where the hunters stayed. What Vinnie and Alex eventually discover in the woods is too gruesome to imagine and sets them on a path of investigation to find the answer as to why this happened.

I am totally addicted to the Alex McKnight mysteries by the incomparable Steve Hamilton. BLOOD IS THE SKY tells a gripping tale of how the past can come out of hiding and adversely affect the present. With a keen sense of place, memorable characters and relentless action, Hamilton pens some of the best crime novels out there. If you're looking for a stimulating reading experience, BLOOD IS THE SKY by Steve Hamilton is it. I can't wait to read the next installment in Alex McKnight's exciting life.