Yukon Quest: Rivers Of Gold

Yukon Quest #3

by Tracie Peterson

After narrowly escaping death in Canada's Lake Laberge, the half-drowned Miranda Colton is thrown upon the mercy of Thomas "Teddy" Davenport, a botanist intent on finishing a book about plant vegetation, and determined not to be diverted by romance. Just a few miles away, Karen Ivankov; her husband, Adrik; and Miranda's very pregnant sister-in-law, Grace Colton, struggle to live through the chilling Yukon winter in only a tent. They grieve for Miranda, whom they believe is dead. Meanwhile, Grace's husband, Peter, regrets his past treatment of the wife he has given up for lost, unaware that she is alive and about to make him a father.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Christian, Fiction, Historical Romance, Historical

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Tracie Peterson is a bestselling author who writes in both historical and contemporary genres. Her novels reveal her love for research as well as her strong desire to develop emotionally meaningful characters and stories for her readers. Tracie and her family live in Montana.

pen name: Janelle Jamison

Reviews

[Andrea Cox]

What a wonderful, rich finale! I adored this entire trilogy, but this book might be my favorite.

Teddy and Miranda were adorable together. I wouldn’t have thought to put their personalities together, but it worked beautifully. I loved that he was a botanist. That isn’t a career I often see featured in books I read, but I enjoyed it.

I really liked that Grace’s mom made an appearance. She was a great character in book one, so it was fantastic to see her come back to help wrap up the series.

A certain event involving Crispen made me weep. He had an arc that surprised me.

The plot was completely complex and tied up all the loose ends. This was a well-rounded, beautifully expressed story. I enjoyed seeing how each character’s journey fit perfectly into the overall tapestry of the series.

Content: alcohol, mentions of prostitutes and “kept women,” saloons, gambling halls

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library)]

A satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. The historical setting and likable characters return here, and the ending is better this time around.

[Hannah Beth (Hannah's Book Cafe)]

100 percent one of my new favorite series. I was just informed the other day that Tracie also wrote about Leah and Jacob in another series. Definitely going to be reading those too!

This book has everything I want: adventure, intrigue, romance, and great characters that you truly care about. I wanted to see all of these characters succeed and be happy. I was happy for them when they came to Christ, sad with them in their heartaches and rejoiced with them in good news. How happy I am to see a happy ending for almost all of them.

This will not be the last time I read Tracie Peterson's work, you can count on that!

[Heidi]

Another Great Story by Tracie. Great Characters from the first 2 books, FYI Alaskan Quest series continues on with Leah and Jacob.

[Heidi]

Great ending to a great series! So glad the story line is continued with the Alaskan quest series!

[Jacquelyn 💐 {This Rapunzel Reads} [Jesus Christ, my Living Hope]]

This book deals with Miranda, Peter’s sister while still revisiting Karen, Adrik, Grace and Peter. This wasn’t my favorite series by Tracie Peterson. They weren’t her best sadly.

[Natasha Marie]

My favorite of the trilogy, and a beautiful ending.

[Kate]

I think this was a fitting end to the series, and the characters (especially Karen, Adrik, Leah, and Jacob) were in alignment with who I knew them to be from the companion series (Alaskan Quest).
I liked that the romance between Miranda and Teddy was not the main focus of the novel, but was about Miranda and the rest of the characters were seeking to find each other and make decisions about their future lives. I enjoyed the way the characters chose to live out their faith in God, encouraging each other during times of difficulty.
(I did have to chuckle at all the 'near misses' that Miranda et al had when she was searching for them, though.)

[Annalise]

This was a great ending to the series!! I totally loved it!

[Sally Lindsay-briggs]

This was an enchanting story of suspense, murder and romance with characters who practiced their faith and really depended on the guidance of God. It takes place in Alaska in the 1800’s, during the quest for gold. The weather was so very cold it prevented them from surviving easily. There was too much evil, many unsavory people and flagrant thievery. Inflation was sky-high. The main character Miranda fell off a boat and was presumed dead but was found by natives and cared for by a botanist, Teddy. This novel was filled with scripture like:” And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it and fear and shall trust in the Lord.” Psalm 40:3

[Melissa Nordgren]

Love this series! I was hurrying to read it to get to the reconciliation but it seemed to take forever. I was disappointed that Grace’s mom and Grace’s reconciliation wasn’t mentioned in the book. Otherwise it was a great book.

[Amanda]

4 1/2

[Kathryn]

The weary group minus Miranda and Crispin have set up their tent by the river near Dawson. When arriving they didn't have enough funds for a cabin or a claim as hoped. Grace has her baby, a boy, Andrew or Andy. She is left in dawson as the others go share a claim and cabin with Adrik's friend, Gump. They come back later to get Grace when she is recovered and the baby is stronger and the weather more mild. There is a misunderstanding in the telegraph that is sent about the accident on the lake...Grace is assumed dead not miranda. Peter is heartbreaken and lost but finds that he still needs to go and retrieve his sister. This is after he has been returned the Colton shipping company and met Grace's mother who informs him he is wealthy from the trust that grace has. He heads north and discovers that his sister is married to the man that nursed her back to help a botanist, Teddy Davenport. As Miranda finally gets to Dawson she looks for her friends, but isn't fruitful in finding any only glipses of them until Peter is there. When the baby gets sick, the group comes back to Dawson and everyone is reunited. However, Jacob and Gump are left back at the claim, where a misunderstanding and murder are taking place. Cec, loosing patience in not finding what he's looking for, uses force to enter the cabin and kills Gump, when jacob tries to help he is the one caught with the gun when the neighbors come to help and he is accused of murder while his friend is dead. Peter, Miranda and the baby head out for callifornia, Miranda wishes to visit her family, but sticks by her husbands side and stays in Dawson so he can continue discovery for his book. When Adrik and the rest of the family head back to the claim, they learn the news of Gump and Jacob and go to see what help they can offer. Karen discovers she is expecting and the decision is made to return to Dyea before winter. Jacob is excused after much prayer and help from friends.

[Deborah Sherman]

Historical and faith filled story of Alaskan gold rush, Rivers of Gold is the third and final book in the Yukon Quest series and no loose ends are left, leaving me quite satisfied. I became very vested in the lives of Grace, Peter, Karen, Adrik, Leah, Jacob, Miranda and her parents. The growth and changes as each came to the understand and accept the purpose that God had for them was both difficult and rewarding to listen to. The birth of little Andy and other surprises brought so much joy to the story. The ruggedness and harsh beauty of the Alaskan wilderness and of its people really depicted what life must have been like in 1899-1900. Wish this series was longer. However, I will be listening to more of Tracie Peterson's books.

[Susan J]

Three Times Is A Charm

Interesting plots for all three of the books. I loved the characters and they matured and evolved over the course of this Alaskan trilogy. Strong female leaders in all three books. Three very different H’s. And the worst antagonist ever. Resolution takes a long winding journey. Secondary character grow as well. The location played a huge part and is also a life altering adversary. Lots of scriptures and speaking of God’s importance in our lives. I would recommend this author as very talented, consistent story arch’s in all three books. Love, adventure and serious danger. Looking forward to more…please

[Valerie]

I picked up the first book in this series for free from a public library while we were vacationing in Newport, Oregon. I loved the story and have now completed the last two books in the Yukon Quest series. These novels have nurtured my prayer life as much as any nonfiction book on the subject ever has. Written in the book are signatures of women who have read this book over the past twenty years.

[Mrs. Brent]

Trust is hard to accept, yet Peterson showed how in unexpected ways.

This book, the final in the series, was so full of adventure, twists, and turns showing the importance of trusting in God. Read the whole book in less than 24 hours! Tracie Peterson is a masterful writer and storyteller.

[Mary Ann Tucker]

Exciting!

Such a smooth read. Just enough adventure, mystery and romance! I couldn't wait for the happy ever after! Hope you will have the Yukon Quest Book continue!
Blessings!
MA. Tucker

[Carol Newman]

Another fine book by Ms Peterson

As much as I enjoy the story, I have also been grateful for the use of the scriptures. They both challenge and reaffirm my faith. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[Stefanie B.]

"If England is a refined and elegant lady, then the Yukon is her defiant and rebellious grandchild" Tracie Peterson did such an amazing job on this book. Loved everything about it. By far my favorite series by her.

[Mary Maze]

Exceptional read

Totally enjoyed the adventure of this book. The characters were intriguing and not always predictable. I had a hard time putting down the three book series. Therefore, I have not gotten a lot if sleep in the last three days.

[Dorothy]

Wow did things happen in this book. The group travels to Dawson, one is swept away in a wave in the river, one lets everyone know she is expecting, and one marries before the trip. This is just in the first third and much more happens.

[Gwenyth Lynes]

I thoroughly enjoyed this concluding book to the story of the Hawkins and Colton Families and friends they made on their travels to the Yukon

[betty]

Rivers of Gold

This was a Wonderful story during a time and place of a hard life in the Yukon. What a great work of faith in God and how he gives us only what we can handle.

[Andrea]

What a great ending to this Yukon Quest series. All involved were accounted for and their faith in trusting God grew as the story progressed. I really liked this series.

[Mary Shreffler]

A beautiful story to end the Alaskan wilds struggles. All thing possible with God

[Renee]

I've reread this series many times and always love it.

[Sarah]

Perfect ending to the series!

[Cindee Maxson]

Book three of the series

I hope there is a book for to see what happens in their future! The the series, love reading from this author

[Bailey]

Rivers of Gold was an adventurous end to the Yukon Quest series. It was just as interesting as the other two books, and once again we got to see a new side of life in the North at this time. Botany, a mining town, and life on a claim wove together throughout this story adding unique facts and occurrences throughout. I really appreciate how in each of these books we get to learn so much about a different aspect of life in this area at this time. Miranda's story was wonderful. From Teddy's unique personality to the search for her friends to her newfound love of learning, Miranda's story was a highlight of the book. Most of this book is about reconciliation and reconnecting with lost loved ones, and for the most part, this left me feeling rather antsy while reading. With all of the almost meetings, missed possible connections, and time it took to finally get everyone together, it continually made me want them to reconnect faster so we could get on with less predictable aspects of the story. You know they are going to reconnect eventually, so the length of time it takes for this to occur may be seen as more of a frustration even though I appreciate how everything came together rather nicely in the end. Everyone had good endings. They were happy and settled, and this made for a heartwarming wrap up to a great series. The story of Bill Barringer throughout the books was disappointing for me. It never seemed fully formed or fully played out. Hopefully, this storyline will be more complete after the Alaskan Quest series. The threat that is woven throughout this book is thrilling and climactic, but it also left me wishing it had been something that had been in play throughout all of the books rather than just the last one. That would have made for a more dramatic execution of the story as a whole, but it was still an exciting plot point for this final book. Overall, I found this book a fascinating addition to an enjoyable series.