Borderline (Abridged) Audiobook

" Just who done it was obvious from the start, but that was the least of my problems with Borderline. I've been reading Anna Pigeon's adventures from the start ( Blind Descent is probably my favorite, because it triggers my claustrophobia; I sweat along with Anna in the darkness, and the mystery seems that much more intense). I'm aware somewhere along the way Nevada Barr found Jesus. Or something supernatural, at any rate. And for the first time it really shows in Borderline. There's an odd mish-mash of teabagger anti-government politics, environmental awareness, evangelical fervor, a concern for human rights, and a parody of Sarah Palin--her stand-in is the bad guy--that is forced, clumsy. Each time I came across one of these little rants, it was like a boulder in the Rio Grande; it interrupted my enjoyment of the smooth flow of the plot. "

" Kind of sequel to Winter Study, as the double entendre of the titles suggests Anna Pigeon is on the borderline of mental health after her adventures on Isle Royale so she takes a vacation river rafting the Rio Grande, the natural border between the U.S. and Texas. Quite naturally, she gets embroiled in another mystery. This time it is a woman who begs Anna to take her unborn child with her dying breath. Who is the woman, what should be done with the child and who is the mysterious shooter on the cliff? Read it! "

" This book picks up after a horrific experience on Wolf Isle, in the last book, and starts off with Anna experiencing PTSD from that episode in her life. It had left me, as a reader, pretty raw, too, so was glad to have the opportunity to work through some of that mayhem. It also gave Anna and new husband, Paul, (a character I really like), an actual opportunity to be in the same location. That a rafting adventure quickly turns into its own disaster was not exactly the vacation Anna and Paul had been looking for, but did allow for growth and healing in its own weird way. Good characters, interesting to see Anna's views on infants, some political awareness of situations at the US/MExico border, and enough smarmy characters to keep a reader occupied. "

" Anna Pigeon is trying to recover from her harrowing Isle Royale experience. On a mandatory leave of absense, she and Paul take a "vacation", white water rafting down the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park. She gets caught up in another mystery, another life-altering experience, and finds a chance at motherhood - sort of. This book was not as good as Winter Study and some other ones, but it was a necessary step back for Anna to reflect. Looking forward to the next novel. "

" Classic Nevada Barr ... summer beach material. "

" I finally read an Anna Pigeon park ranger detective story. It was actually pretty good and I might now go back and read her books from the beginning or maybe listen to them on CD. "

" My first completed book of 2013! Awesome! "

" this started off slowly but picked up quickly after the first CD (audio version). and as always, Barbara Rosenblatt is the ideal narrator. all in all a good read. "

" Pretty standard Anna Pigeon mystery with some smatterings of politics, disaster survival, and group dynamics. I like the series but this was not my number one favorite. "

" I get hooked on the little threads that end up being one big ball of knots but somehow get explained along the way. Barr gets better and better. "

" 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. "

" I love Anna Pigeon! This book is another enjoyable ride in the adventurous life of this spunky park ranger. The story is classic Nevada Barr with the humor and suspense that I love in her novels. "

" Clever but reading about her inner turmoil got to be a little much. "

" This book takes place not very far from my own home: Big Bend National Park. When Ms. Barr describes the places close to Chisos Lodge, I can easily picture it. I've crossed the river and ridden a burro to Bouquillas. I really enjoyed this book. "

" Nevada Barr improves with each book. "

" Another great Nevada Barr! This, along with Blind Descent, are my favorites. I've celebrated Christmas in Big Bend National Park twice so I loved the setting and have even taken part of the same raft trip as the characters in the story. "

" This book was definately packed with action!!! I loved learning little tidbits about the area (since the landscape is much different where I live), going with Anna through all the ups and downs and suspense... it was definately a book that draws you into the story!!! "

" Borderline showed even more emotional growth and evolution of Anna Pigeon. I did not feel that the story offered the same pacing as prior year's books but this was made up in internal exploration. "

" Anna saves a baby and herself in this tale of a "vacation" run amok. I think she should retire. "

" The most interesting part of this tale is that Anna began to explore her more "womanly" attributes......desire to love and protect the baby. Will we see her have a child of her own one day?? "

" I finished this and have to say that it was entirely too predictable. Perhaps it is the fact that I read a bunch in a row, but I was disappointed with this book. I'm on my last one for a while now and then on to some other things! "

" Another good read by Nevada Barr. This time Anna is down on the Mexican-U.S border paddling on the Rio Grande intending to recover from her tramautic experiences at Isle Royale. But our heroine is drawn into another mystery which shows a different side of Anna than we have seen in past novels. "

" This is an excellent series if you like the genre - suspense thriller. I like the main character -- a woman park ranger who is thoughtful and strong, loves the great outdoors and her husband, but is, well, a bit grumpy about things that bug her like inconsiderate or downright evil people. "

" Nevada Barr hasn't disappointed me yet! "

" Nevada Barr just keeps getting better and better with each new Anna Pigeon mystery. "

" I usually love Anna Pigeon stories but this one wasn't my favorite. Less compelling and more violent than past books. "

" This book has a different start, but still involves Anna in a wild ride...literally and mentally. I like the location adventures. This one did have a rather surprise ending. "

" 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. "

" 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! "

" 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. "

" 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! "

" I liked it, but didn't think it was as good as her other Anna Pigeon books. "

" As usual with Nevada Barr an exciting compelling read that is hard to put down. "

" Great story and a fast read. "

" 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. "

" Nevada Barr hasn't disappointed me yet! "

" 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. "

" It's a fast read and typical of the Anna Pigeon series. I always enjoy the National Parks settings for Nevada Barr's books. "

" I could NOT put it down "

" 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. "

" 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. "