West of North - K. E. Hoover - Bog

Alaska is beautiful - and deadly!Josh Campbell grew up without a family. After a personal betrayal, he flees to a small town along the Inside Passage where he makes a near fatal mistake. Rescued by an old prospector, Silver Jack, and his wolf dog, Blackie, the three form a unique friendship, which takes them into the wild backcountry in search of riches. Josh's new life in Alaska gets complicated. He meets Anne, a single mom working at the local café; Katie, a fishery biologist who loves working outdoors; and sexy, rich woman Claire, who makes getting Josh into her bed her first priority.But when Josh and Silver Jack file mining claims, Josh's life changes forever. Will he and Silver Jack outsmart claim jumpers ready to do anything - even murder - to get what they want? Can Josh mend his broken heart and find purpose in the rugged Alaskan wilderness?Watch out. If the wilderness doesn't get you, your neighbor just might....