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To list their spirits, Anna Pigeon and her husband head to Texas for a rafting trip on the Rio Grande. The power of the river works its magic- until the raft is lost in the rapids and someone makes the grisly discovery of a pregnant woman caught between two boulders. Soon Anna will learn that nature isn't the only one who wanted to see the woman and her baby dead.
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"This may be my favorite Anna Pidgeon story. Anna find out it's hard to be the kind of woman she wants to be when hampered with a child, but she does it anyway (for a bit) and learns that women aren't naturally incapable, incompetent, or weak, but children change everything. Plus, the story is set in Big Bend National Park and is packed with Texans, Mexicans, politicians, adventure, and a really disgusting home delivery. Recommend 16+"
— Jann (4 out of 5 stars)
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The more punishing the environment, the more harrowing the adventure.
— --New York Times Book Review "Barr's trademark pleasures are evocative natural descriptions, mounting suspense, and Anna Pigeon's never-say-die spirit" --- Kirkus Reviews
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" Anna saves a baby and herself in this tale of a "vacation" run amok. I think she should retire. "
— Margaret, 2/19/2014 -
" Anna is not on the job this time, she's vacationing. Well, can she ever be off the job? Anna and her husband are caught in the middle of political scheming, illegal immigration, and murder while taking a leasurely raft ride for vacation. I really liked this one, makes me want to visit the park, as usual. "
— Lisa, 2/19/2014 -
" I couldn't put it down! "
— Barbi, 2/3/2014 -
" The Anna Pigeon series has been one of my favorites. But the last 5 or so have not drawn me in the way the earlier books did. This one was fine, but no rave review. Barr excels at describing the national parks where each novel is set & that remains a strength. Anna survives some incredible dangers (as usual), her husband is a rock, (as usual) & the villains are of course evil. The End. "
— Pam, 1/29/2014 -
" Nevada Barr is one of the better mystery writters. I am always looking forward to the exciting story and the surprise ending everytime. "
— Kathleen, 1/23/2014 -
" I love Nevada Barr books and this ranks up there with my favorites. This one shows a new side of Anna Pidgeon which was really nice to see. Looking forward to the next book! "
— Marcia, 1/11/2014 -
" enjoyed, but my expectations led to my disappointment ... I guess I was disappointed that there wasn't enough of the relationship between Anna and Paul. All in all ... a good solid story "
— Edna, 1/5/2014 -
" This was an exciting quick read. Nothing of lasting value, but great entertainment on a long flight! Anna Pigeon is a female park ranger who protects the innocent from the bad guys. "
— Susan, 1/1/2014 -
" good thriller. made me want to read the rest of the series. Great wilderness, survival, and national park details. "
— Patty, 12/26/2013 -
" I read this book in one day, it was that good. Nevada Barr's writing is lyrical. "
— MJ, 12/15/2013 -
" I didn't intend to read this book, but it was available so I gave it a try. Not bad, may even read some of the rest of the series some day. "
— Terry, 11/30/2013 -
" Ranger Anna Pigeon in one of her usual dangerous predicaments, this time she's stuck in a canyon with rising water and a sniper at the top of the ridge. "
— Kris, 11/11/2013 -
" More about the plot than the Park this time. Anna is on vacation - rafting on the Rio Grande. Fast paced story covers about 48 hours of a rapidly unfolding story. "
— Dee, 10/28/2013 -
" Glad to see more of hubby, Paul. "
— Stella, 5/27/2013 -
" Another solid mystery in the Anna Pigeon series. "
— Thimbleberry, 1/19/2013 -
" This newest Anna Pigeon gives the reader a different perspective of Anna. Quite enjoyable. Glad to see Nevada Barr writing again after Hurricane Katrina. "
— Corky, 12/3/2012 -
" Give it a miss - not enough of Big Bend. "
— Kfinney, 10/22/2012 -
" Big Bend National Park was the best thing about this crime novel. The plot was too predictable, and the author's attempt to set up an alternate bad guy was totally lame. Though Nevada Barr is better than some crime novelists, I think I am bored with this series. "
— Betty, 3/7/2012 -
" A great suspense crime novel. I love this series, always set in a different national park. "
— Cyndee, 12/18/2011 -
" I have enjoyed the Nevada Barr Anna Pregeon series until this one, just not as exciting as her previous books. "
— Stephanie, 7/12/2011 -
" The national park mysteries with Anna Pigeon are always terrific and make you want to visit the parks--sans violence, of course. It may be my imagination, but I think the series is getting pretty bloodthirsty. "
— Jane, 5/21/2011 -
" This was one of those books that I didn't want to put down, so suspenseful! First one of hers I have read. Maybe I'll go for more! "
— Lyn, 5/9/2011 -
" I listened to this one on audio books, and one hears things differently than they are read. I enjoyed the content, the mystery, the characters, and how Barr used nature in her workings of the story. She is a very good writer to me. "
— Carol, 5/6/2011 -
" Anna Pigeon goes mumsy! Never expected that one. In Big Bend National Park on a healing vacation with her husband, Anna incounters murders and attempted murders. This was a change of pace and a welcome look at her hubby, too. There still is plenty of action, and Anna still has grit! "
— Mary, 4/18/2011 -
" I liked it, but didn't think it was as good as her other Anna Pigeon books. "
— Caraobrien, 3/8/2011 -
" As usual with Nevada Barr an exciting compelling read that is hard to put down. "
— Patti, 2/26/2011 -
" Great story and a fast read. "
— DeeAnn, 2/21/2011 -
" Nevada Barr's novels always take place in a National Park. She gives wonderful historical information on the park as the mystery unfolds. All books about Anna Pigeon, park ranger, have been interesting. "
— Shirley, 2/17/2011 -
" Nevada Barr hasn't disappointed me yet! "
— Mary, 2/11/2011 -
" Great read while I had the flu. Anna Pigeon is the kind of character who makes me feel like I'm moving even when I'm not. She's getting older and wiser but no less irreverant. "
— Patricia, 12/29/2010 -
" It's a fast read and typical of the Anna Pigeon series. I always enjoy the National Parks settings for Nevada Barr's books. "
— Sally, 12/19/2010 -
" I could NOT put it down "
— Leila, 11/9/2010 -
" I am a fan of Nevada Barr and this may prove to be one of my favorites. Anna is mellowing as she ages, and I like it. Another fun read with plenty of suspense and action along the way. "
— Geri, 11/8/2010 -
" I think that Borderline came out at about the same time as 13 1/2 but there is no comparison. This is back to Anna Pidgeon and her travails during a rafting trip in Big Bend National Park. An excellent and fast read with a lot of unexpected plot twists. "
— doug, 11/8/2010
About Nevada Barr
Nevada Barr was born in the
small western town of Yerington, Nevada, and raised on a mountain airport in
the Sierras. Pushed out of the nest, she fell into theatre, receiving her BA in
speech and drama and her MFA in acting before making the pilgrimage to New York
City, then Minneapolis. For eighteen years she worked on stage, in commercials
and industrial training films, and doing voiceovers for radio. During this time
she became interested in the environmental movement and began working in
National Parks across the country during the summers. Woven throughout these
seemingly disparate careers was the written word. Nevada wrote and presented
campfire stories, taught storytelling, and was a travel writer and restaurant
critic. She has won both the Agatha and Anthony awards for best first mystery.
About Barbara Rosenblat
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most awarded narrators in the business, was selected by AudioFile magazine as one of the Golden Voices of the Twentieth Century. She has received the prestigious Audie Award multiple times and has earned more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has also appeared in film, television, and theater, both in London’s West End and on Broadway.