5++ stars for Raven’s Legacy by Charlotte Stuart #mystery #newrelease #bookreview #mustread #booksworthreading
- N. N. Light
- Mar 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 14
Title: Raven’s Legacy
Author: Charlotte Stuart
Genre: Mystery
Book Blurb:
Tlingit artifacts. A wounded bear. And a skeleton with a secret.
In 1980, priceless Tlingit artifacts, including a massive Raven House screen, are stolen from a native Alaskan village. Jonah St. Clair, Koloshan’s only police officer, is thrust into a dangerous web of betrayal and greed. As he hunts for the thieves, a wounded grizzly prowls the forest, and an archaeologist unearths the bones of a forgotten slave—an unsettling discovery the villagers would rather leave buried.
Can Jonah recover the stolen artifacts before they disappear forever? In Tlingit lore, Raven is a trickster and a symbol of hope and sacrifice—but in this case, Raven’s legacy is steeped in deception, vengeance, and murder.
My Review:
Jonah is investigating the theft of Native artifacts from Koloshan. While the estimated value is $1.5 million, time is of the essence. These artifacts, including a beautiful Raven screen, mean more to the people of Koloshan than money. It ties into their identity, their culture. Will Jonah recover the artifacts in time, or will the thieves spill more blood to keep everyone quiet and escape the clutches of justice?
Raven’s Legacy is a serious detective mystery I couldn’t put down. From the first page to the last, I was invested. I thoroughly enjoyed the investigation. The descriptive narration focused on the small community and how one criminal act leads to the next and so on. The indigenous community is so well-described, I felt a part of it. There’s a fairly large cast of characters that are tied to the crime, it’s hard to figure out who is lying and who is telling the truth.
If you’re a mystery lover like me, you’ll love Raven’s Legacy. The writing is flawless and had me reading late into the night. A truly spectacular mystery. Raven’s Legacy is one of the best I’ve ever read.
My Rating: 5++ stars
Buy it Now:
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3M8VPPP
Amazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F3M8VPPP
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F3M8VPPP
Author Biography:
In a world filled with uncertainty and too little chocolate, Charlotte Stuart has a passion for writing lighthearted mysteries with a pinch of adventure and a dollop of humor. Her mysteries won awards such as the Firebird Book Award for Humor, the Distinguished Favorites NYC Big Good Award, and the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award. She began her career in academia with a communications PhD. She and her husband then decided to build a commercial boat and fish for salmon in Alaska. Currently she lives on Vashon Island in Washington’ s Puget Sound and her spends time entertained by wildlife.
Social Media Links:
You can contact Charlotte on the following:
Website: www.charlottestuart.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quirkymysteries
Reviewed by: Nancy
