Helpful Score: 6
This is the first in the Anna Pigeon mystery series. Anna is a National Park Ranger who, in this book, is based in Guadalupe National Mountains park in Texas. (She moves around from park to park in future books.) As a first mystery, it was competently written though the plotting was a little weak and the characters a bit formulaic. This book deals with the death of another park ranger that the higher-ups are willing to write off as an attack by a mountain lion. But Anna, who discovers the body, disagrees due to several inconsistencies in the evidence and pursues the truth despite pressure from her boss to let it go. From other people, I've heard the books improve over time but that this is an excellent introduction to Anna's character and to what drives her. I love her sister Molly's character!
Helpful Score: 4
First in the Anna Pigeon Series. Years ago I was told that this was a great series, but I just didn't believe the person who told me. Guess I should have. Anna is a National Park Ranger and when two of her fellow rangers have mysterious deaths Anna investigates, almost gets herself killed. Anna will question many things in her life, but she makes for a great character.
Helpful Score: 2
Really enjoyed the mystery and how it transpired. Kept you guessing almost to the very end of the book.
Helpful Score: 2
This is a great murder mystery story. The first from author Nevada Barr, she writes an intriguing mystery in a new setting. The national park setting gives the book an extra element that I really enjoyed.
Helpful Score: 2
An excellent read, Nevada spins a tale that keeps you reading far into the night and her descriptive writing makes you feel as if you have seen the area she is working in.
If you love a good mystery .. and nature and intrigue .. Nevada Barr delivers
If you love a good mystery .. and nature and intrigue .. Nevada Barr delivers