John Straley

John Straley

5 Series

John Straley is an American author known for his crime fiction novels and poetry, including the Cecil Younger series. He holds a writing degree from the University of Washington and has lived in Alaska since 1977. Straley has also worked in diverse roles such as a private investigator and wilderness guide.

In John Straley's "Cold Storage, Alaska," Clive “The Milkman” McCahon returns to his remote Alaskan hometown after serving seven years in prison for dealing cocaine. He aims to reconnect with his younger brother, Miles, who has been caring for their sick mother. However, Clive's arrival stirs trouble as his former business partner seeks revenge and a determined State Trooper aims to arrest him for drug-related crimes. Adding to his woes, Clive begins hearing animals talk, questioning his sanity. Will Clive's return revitalize the declining town or bring about its transformation?

Cecil Younger

The Woman Who Married a Bear

(1992)

The Curious Eat Themselves

(1993)

The Music of What Happens

(1996)

The Angels Will Not Care

(1998)

Death and the Language of Happiness

(1999)

Cold Water Burning

(2001)

Baby's First Felony

(2018)

So Far and Good

(2021)

Cold Storage

The Big Both Ways

(2008)

Cold Storage, Alaska

(2013)

What Is Time to a Pig?

(2020)

Blown by the Same Wind

(2022)

Standalone Novels

Big Breath In

(2024)

Collections

The Rising and the Rain

(2008)

Anthologies

Powers of Detection

(2004)

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