Ironwood: A Catalina Novel
Ironwood: A Catalina Novel follows Detective Sergeant Stilwell as a failed drug operation and a long-missing hiker's backpack lead him into a wider investigation with Detective Renée Ballard. This English-language, 336-page print listing may suit readers of police procedurals and the Catalina series, though customer opinions on the story and writing are mixed.
At a glance
- A Catalina-series police procedural centred on Detective Sergeant Stilwell.
- The plot links a botched drug operation to a backpack connected with a hiker who disappeared years earlier.
- Detective Renée Ballard joins Stilwell in pursuing the case from opposite sides of the channel.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The 336-page print length gives buyers a clear indication of the listed book's scope.
- Its island setting and connected investigation bring together police-procedural and missing-person mystery elements.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Little, Brown and Company |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 19 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0316595381 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0316595384 |
| Weight listed | 517 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16.26 x 2.86 x 24.26 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers following the Catalina series or interested in Detective Sergeant Stilwell.
- Readers who enjoy police procedurals, investigations and missing-person mysteries.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the novel as engaging and entertaining, with positive remarks about pacing, readability, character development and its place in the series. Views are mixed on the storyline and the author's writing. For readers choosing a plot-driven police procedural, those differing opinions make the story itself a more uncertain draw than the generally favourable comments about momentum and characters.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as engaging and entertaining.
- Readers praise its pacing, readability and character development.
- Some readers consider it a satisfying continuation and a promising series.
Mixed feedback
- Opinions differ on the storyline, with some finding it strong and others weak.
- Feedback on the author's writing is divided.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ironwood: A Catalina Novel about?
Detective Sergeant Stilwell investigates violence tied to a drug deal on Catalina Island, then follows a clue connected to a hiker who disappeared four years earlier. Detective Renée Ballard joins the case.
How long is the listed book?
The listing gives a print length of 336 pages.
Is this book part of a series?
Yes. The title identifies it as a Catalina novel, and the supplied description calls it a continuation of the Catalina series.
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