DEATH CASTS A SHADOW
Book 7 in the Dave Cubiak Series
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“the kind of narrative-driven storytelling that plays fair in terms of ‘whodunnit’ plot twists and clues. The stuff of which award-winning movies are made, and an especially recommended addition to community library Contemporary Mystery/Suspense collections...”
More books in the series:
“Reveals a remarkable ability to create atmosphere.”
“An intriguing mystery.”
Death Rides The Ferry
Named 2019 best Mystery/Thriller from Midwest Independent Publishing Association
The 3rd Dave Cubiak Door County Mystery wins the
EDNA FERBER FICTION BOOK AWARD, presented by the Council for Wisconsin Writers
“A first rate series.”
“A tight, lyrical first novel.”
Book Blurbs
Death Stalks Door County,
Book 1
“A tight, lyrical first novel.”
— Publishers Weekly
“A great match for Nevada Barr fans.”
— Library Journal
“The characters are well drawn, the dialogue realistic and the puzzle is a difficult one to solve…this is an impressive first novel.”
— Mystery Scene
Death at Gills Rock,
Book 2
“The intricate plot and well-developed characters will appeal to fans of William Kent Krueger.”
— Booklist
“Skalka writes with unusually rich detail about her story’s setting and with unflinching empathy for her characters.”
— Publisher's Weekly
“This mystery is even better than the first.”
— Mary Logue, author of The Claire Watkins Mystery series
Death in Cold Water,
Book 3
“A haunting depiction of heartbreaking crime.”
— Sara Paretsky, author of Brush Back
“... A tale of grisly murder filled with moments of breathtaking beauty. Sheriff Dave Cubiak is ... a hero well worth rooting for... Another fine novel in a series that is sure to satisfy even the most demanding reader.”
— William Kent Krueger, author of Windigo Island
“Starring a tenacious cop who earns every ounce of respect he receives.”
— Booklist
Death Rides the Ferry,
Book 4
“A page-turning read”
— New York Journal of Books
“A deftly-crafted gem”
— Midwest Book Review
“Mystery-lovers will be delighted by Death Rides the Ferry”
— Peninsula Pulse
Death by the Bay
Book 5
"A touching and original story. Sheriff Cubiak is the kind of man you would always want to handle such personal and painful matters. All the characters spring off the page."
— Maureen Jennings, author of the Murdoch Mysteries
"Sheriff Dave Cubiak is a character who embodies everything mystery readers love about intelligent, clever sleuths who unravel the secrets and solve the puzzles. Fast-paced, intriguing, exquisitely written, and fabulously entertaining, the fifth book in the series is a winner."
— Raymond Benson, author of In the Hush of the Night
"Shocking, engrossing, and masterfully written. Patricia Skalka has crafted another superb mystery."
— Carrie Smith, author of the Claire Codella Mysteries
Death Washes Ashore
Book 6
"Dave Cubiak, the taciturn, grieving, relentless sheriff of Door County and irresistible protagonist, has a problem. Patricia Skalka's rendering of Cubiak and all the colorful characters in Death Washes Ashore is compelling and empathetic, written in elegant language and revealing dialogue. Read it now."
— Bryan Gruley, author of Purgatory Bay
"Weaving clues throughout the strange world of live-action role play, the book plumbs depths as great as the lake waters surrounding the peninsula: the insider/outsider war in the county; the bitter, bottomless pain of losing a child; and how Cubiak struggles to restore justice despite these forces. A great read for the thinking mystery lover."
— Jenny Milchman, Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author of Cover of Snow
"Death Washes Ashore is a nice mix of traditional mystery and police procedural, set in a fascinating corner of the Midwest, with three-dimensional characters and a good feel for the life of a community. Patricia Skalka knows the Door County tourists don't see."
— Sam Reaves, author of Cold Black Earth
WYCC PBS Chicago's Mystery Marathon
Author Interviews with Patricia Skalka
About the Series
The Dave Cubiak Door County Mysteries pit a former troubled Chicago cop against a roster of clever killers on the Door County Peninsula in the heart of the Midwest. Set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty, the series kicks off with Death Stalks Door County and continues with Death at Gills Rock and Death In Cold Water.
About Door County
Door County Peninsula juts out between the pristine waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan in northern Wisconsin. With 300 miles of scenic shoreline, five wooded state parks and a collection of quaint, waterfront villages, the area is a mecca for artists, musicians, outdoor enthusiasts and tourists. Every year, some two million visitors come to Door County, the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.”
Photo by B.E. Pinkham
About the Author
Patricia Skalka is the author of the award-winning Dave Cubiak Door County Mysteries. Currently there are six books in the series: Death Stalks Door County, Death at Gills Rock, Death in Cold Water, Death Rides the Ferry, Death by the Bay, and Death Washes Ashore.
Skalka turned to fiction following a successful career in nonfiction. Her many credits include: Staff Writer for Reader’s Digest, freelancer, ghost writer, writing instructor, and book reviewer.
Skalka is past-president of the Sisters in Crime Chicagoland Chapter and a member of several professional organizations, including The Authors Guild of America, Mystery Writers of America, and Society of Midland Authors. She lives in Milwaukee and Door County, WI.
