'Track of the Cat' by Nevada Barr follows the story of Anna Pigeon, a law enforcement ranger at Guadaloupe Mountains National Park in West Texas, who investigates the death of a fellow ranger supposedly mauled to death by a mountain lion. Despite opposition from her bosses, Anna suspects foul play and delves deep into the mystery, uncovering various suspects including the murdered ranger's lover, opponents of park policies, and a powerful rancher. The novel offers a decent whodunnit plot set in the backdrop of national parks, with Anna's character portrayed as a complex, imperfect protagonist with a strong spirit for protecting wildlife and solving crimes.
Anna Pigeon, a New York City widow turned park ranger, is depicted as a tough, detail-oriented protagonist with a knack for solving mysteries and a deep love for animals and nature. The writing style of Nevada Barr is praised for its emotional charge and vivid descriptions of the Texas landscape, bringing authenticity and a sense of immediacy to the story. balances set up with action effectively, making the reader eager to explore the next installment in the series.
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Content warnings include themes of grief, violence, and animal death.
From The Publisher:
THE FIRST ANNA PIGEON NOVEL-WINNER OF THE AGATHA AWARD.
The fascinating hero of Nevada Barr's award-winning series-park ranger Anna Pigeon-has brought an unyielding love of nature and sense of fair play to the mystery genre. Track of the Cat is the acclaimed novel that first introduced readers to Anna, as a woman looking for peace in the wilderness-and finding murder instead…
Patrolling the remote West Texas backcountry, Anna's first job as a national park ranger is marred by violence she thought she had left behind: the brutal death of a fellow ranger. When the cause of death is chalked up to a mountain lion attack, Anna's rage knows no bounds. It's up to her to save the protected cats from the politics and prejudices of the locals-and prove the kill was the work of a species far less rare…
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About the Author:
Formerly an actress and a park ranger, Nevada Barr is now the award-winning, New York Times-bestselling author of the Anna Pigeon mysteries and numerous other books and short stories. She lives in New Orleans with her husband and various pets.
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