“Wyatt, no!”

Elsie’s scream registered at the same moment Wyatt felt something hard slam into his head. Blinded by the pain, he threw his arms out, tried to find someone to fight back, but darkness was already closing in. No, no, no, he could not afford to pass out right now.

“Elsie, run!” he yelled before he went to his knees, the explosion of pain echoing through his entire head. He struggled to maintain consciousness, and after a second or two managed to stand back up. In the chaos, he’d lost track of Elsie, his assailant, Willow the K-9, everyone.

Wyatt started down the trail. As he ran, he winced against the throbs of pain and held a hand to his forehead. Shiny blood streaked his palm.

Where. Was. Elsie.

That was what concerned him most. Whoever was after her was still somewhere on the island. Right now, very close to her. Pursuing her.

Unless...they’d just caught her.

Sarah Varland lives in Alaska with her husband, John, their two boys and their dogs. Her passion for books comes from her mom; her love for suspense comes from her dad, who has spent a career in law enforcement. When she’s not writing, she’s often found dog mushing, hiking, reading, kayaking, drinking coffee or enjoying other Alaskan adventures with her family.

Books by Sarah Varland

Love Inspired Suspense

Treasure Point Secrets

Tundra Threat

Cold Case Witness

Silent Night Shadows

Perilous Homecoming

Mountain Refuge

Alaskan Hideout

Alaskan Ambush

Alaskan Christmas Cold Case

Alaska Secrets

Alaskan Mountain Attack

Alaskan Mountain Search

Alaskan Wilderness Rescue

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Alaskan Wilderness Rescue

Sarah Varland

O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.

—Psalm 139:1

To God, the One Who showed me how much stories matter. To my family, for your support and your love.

To my students, who do a fantastic job asking if my book is done yet when I’m on a deadline. And to my dogs, you’ve taught me more than I could ever say.

Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen