The Chee-Chalker

A MISSING FBI AGENT. A STRING OF SUSPICIOUS DROWNINGS. A DEADLY CONSPIRACY HIDING IN ALASKA.

FBI agent Bill Norton arrives in Ketchikan, Alaska, searching for his missing superior, who vanished while investigating a heroin-smuggling operation. The locals dismiss him as a “chee-chalker”—an Alaskan newcomer who doesn’t know the territory. They’re about to discover they’ve badly underestimated him.

As the investigation deepens, every clue points toward powerful men who control the local fishing fleet. Then the beautiful halibut heiress Elaine Halloway enters the picture. Is she entangled in the conspiracy—or its next victim? With rookie partner Chick Starr at his side, Norton must untangle deception from truth before the killers strike again.

Every discovery reveals another secret.
Every suspect hides another motive.
And somewhere along Alaska’s rugged coast lies a conspiracy worth killing to protect.

Filled with escalating suspense, rugged Alaskan atmosphere, clever plotting, memorable characters and nonstop action, The Chee-Chalker is a classic mystery adventure that keeps readers guessing until the final page.

“As with other Hubbard volumes from this publisher, the packaging (including bright cover art, interior illustrations, glossary and added information on the author) is excellent.”—Ellery Queen

Bringing his gift for storytelling to mystery and suspense, L. Ron Hubbard crafted fast-paced tales filled with ingenious twists, memorable characters and a touch of humor that continue to entertain readers today.

Part of the L. Ron Hubbard Mystery & Suspense Collection—11 books featuring 21 classic stories—available in paperback, eBook and full-cast dramatized audiobook. If you enjoy the classic mysteries of Dashiell Hammett and Erle Stanley Gardner, discover another master storyteller of mystery and suspense.

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