When Ted Systead was fourteen, he and his father went camping in Glacier National Park. What happened that night as a grizzly dragged his father from the tent they shared has haunted Ted ever since.
Years later as an Agent for the Department of the Interior, Ted is forced to confront a crime in Glacier National Park that involves a body mangled by a grizzly.
Since Ted has never really gotten over his father's death in the park, he wonders if he should even have accepted the assignment. He doesn't trust the park superintendent who is more concerned with bad publicity than with the victim. The victim was tied to a tree--so should the grizzly that found him be put down? And who tied the victim to the tree and left him for predators?
An interesting mystery with several twists. Carbo skillfully communicates the attractions and the dangers of the wilderness and the natural beauty of Glacier National Park. The predators are sometimes on two legs.
Read in March. Blog post scheduled for May.
NetGalley/Atria Books
Mystery. June 16, 2015. Print length: 416 pages.
Wow. That's kind of scary and yet, I'm very intrigued. Might need to find out who tied the person to the tree. Thanks for highlighting this one.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit there were a couple of things I didn't see coming until very close to the end on this one. ;0
DeleteThere are times I think two-legged creatures are scarier than the four-legged ones. ;-p That said, this sounds like a compelling read.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Man can be the most dangerous and sinister predator and also a courageous protector. Animals don't plan destruction or seek revenge. That was why the debate about whether the bear should or should not be put down was interesting.
DeleteThis sounds terrific -- I love mysteries that include a nature angle. And I love the cover of this book.
ReplyDeleteI like the cover, too. Ted's psychological dilemma adds to the interest, as well.
DeleteVery intriguing - tied to a tree and left to the predators! Ugh, what a way to go.
ReplyDeleteLynn :D
Right--unusual method, but was it the intention? Another puzzle in the mystery, did the killer plan on a grizzly:
DeleteWhat a brutal way to die. I agree with you and Melody about two legged creatures are often scarier than the four legged ones. I like the setting for this one and can definitely see who Ted was feeling torn. I will have to give this one a try!
ReplyDeletePredator and prey--all kinds of reversals in this one. :)
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