Anna Pigeon takes a job as a park ranger looking for peace in the wilderness-but finds murder instead.
Track of the Cat
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The texture, scents and sounds of the West Texas wilderness permeate this forceful debut, in which the murder of a National Park Service ranger illuminates the conflicts between those who want to place our country's open spaces and wildlife under government protection and those who want to profit from them. Anna Pigeon has fled New York City after the accidental death of her husband, and she now works as a law enforcement ranger at Guadaloupe Mountains National Park. There she finds the remains of fellow ranger Sheila Drury, who apparently was clawed to death by a mountain lion. Although an autopsy confirms this judgment, Anna becomes convinced that the claw marks have been faked. Her superiors discourage her from probing further, but another supposedly accidental death goads her into investigating Sheila's activities before her death--her campaign to open up the park to the public and her relationships with a young divorcee and with a powerful rancher opposed to Park Service policies. Anna is sure that clues reside in the thousands of snapshots the dead woman took--photos that show signs of having been rifled through. A park ranger herself, Barr develops a complex, credible and capable heroine who believes in truth and justice while remaining conscious of the ambiguities of human existence.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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YA-On a biannual trek, park rangers check for signs of mountain lions. While climbing along her assigned route, Anna sees a dozen vultures circle above a canyon. Checking on their carrion, she discovers the body of fellow ranger Sheila Drury, apparently killed by a mountain lion. Believing the animal tracks and scratches are a set-up, the young woman conducts her own investigation, putting her life in peril as she encounters ardent hunters. Anna Pigeon is a great new addition to the cadre of female detectives, especially since her job as park ranger involves hiking through the spectacular scenery of the Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas. Several dollops of ecology and conservation of resources mingle with the murder clues, making this an exciting, almost "good for you," book.
Pam Spencer, Thomas Jefferson Sci-Tech, Fairfax County, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Pam Spencer, Thomas Jefferson Sci-Tech, Fairfax County, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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By Paul Skinner
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I loved the descriptions of the west Texas terrain, and the tough character of Anna Pidgeon in this unusual mystery. Anna, a park ranger who escaped NYC after the death of her husband, discovers "accidents" are happening a little too frequently at Guadeloupe Mountains National Park. The descriptions of her and her fellow NPS employees is fascinating. I also loved the relationship she has with her psychiatrist sister, whom she frequently calls back in NYC. The end scene is terrific, as the killer is unveiled and Anna struggles to save her own life in the middle of nowhere. And I loved the way Anna serves justice in the end.
By Matthew
Format:Mass Market Paperback
My mother of all people recommended this book to me and I must say that if my mother and I can both be pleased by a mystery novel then so can you. It does not take long to get hooked on Anna Pigeon and her life as a Law Enforcement Ranger. This is a mystery like I have never seen. Nevada Barr is excellent at bringing to life the vivid detail of the SW United States and uses it wonderfully to spin her mystery. A must read!!
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I was tempted to toss this book into the trash after reading the first two paragraphs that pronounced God dead and the character Anna master, oh, excuse me, mistress of the earth. But then I begin to wonder just what kind of point was this author trying to make. I forced myself to trudge forward with the novel and found the story line and characters quite novel. But too many times shivers ran down my back as the author pronounced, through the heroine, Anna, her hatred of people, especially those who believe in God. How can anyone who cares so much for plants and animals wish for "an Old Testament God to visit the peak with one of His famous scourges: a lightning storm that would blast the rock clean of cloying humanity"...
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I never saw it coming...
She got me again. I can never figure out who the bad guy is! This is a great book and I highly recommend it.
Published on Sep 2 2002 by Jodie Goebel
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Mystery, Park-Ranger Style
I judge mysteries on how fast they hook me. And I was hooked on "Track of the Cat," the first in Barr's Anna Pigeon series, within one page. Read more
Published on May 28 2002 by Wendy Kaplan
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Catch the killer... if you can.
Anna Pigeon is independent, strong willed, determined, and a very good observer; all of these qualities are necessary for a good sleuth. Read more
Published on April 19 2002 by jeffie-123
3.0 out of 5 stars
MIXED FEELINGS!!!!!!!!
This is the first Nevada Barr book I have read. In my openion it was not really good and not really bad. It had parts I enjoyed and parts I had to struggle through. Read more
Published on Feb 17 2002 by Mac Blair
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A thrilling read!
Another great writing from Nevada Barr. A book that is hard to stop and put down.
Published on Dec 29 2001 by Lee Hale
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Good mystery, but only half an ending
This is the first of the Anna Pigeon mystery series, and it holds a great deal of promise.
Anna is a former New Yorker who was getting tired of life in the big city, and the... Read more
Published on Dec 24 2001 by William Sugarman
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wonderful book
I have many of Nevada Barr's book's and I have never been disappointed.
This is also one of her best. Never dull and never disappointing. Read more
Published on Nov 9 2001
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mountain lion framed
A mountain lion is wrongly accused of murder in a Southwestern national park, and Anna Pigeon is a park ranger who sets out to prove who really did it. Read more
Published on Nov 8 2001 by D. P. Birkett
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Another series to read!
I love mysteries with strong women! I found this one to be really enjoyable. Looking forward to reading more in the series.
Published on Oct 11 2001 by Liza Lee Miller
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Another Hit
Having enjoyed all of Nevada Barr's more recent books I was unable to find this older book at my neighborhood bookstore. I was thrilled to find it at Amazon. Read more
Published on Aug 31 2001
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