Nevada Barr crafts compelling mystery fiction, renowned for her 'Anna Pigeon' series set against the backdrop of America's National Parks. Her narrative style expertly weaves suspense with vivid natural landscapes, where her protagonist, a park ranger, unravels murders often tied to environmental concerns. Barr's work distinctive for its keen exploration of the human connection to the wild and the individual's place within it.
Set in nineteenth century America, this poignant narrative explores the deep bond between two women as they navigate the challenges of their devotion to one another. Award-winning author Nevada Barr masterfully weaves a story that is both heart-wrenching and tender, highlighting the complexities of love and loyalty in a historical context.
"Rose Dennis wakes up in a hospital gown, her brain in a fog, only to discover that she's been committed to an Alzheimer's Unit in a nursing home. With no memory of how she ended up in this position, Rose is sure that something is very wrong. When she overhears one of the administrators saying about her that she's "not making it through the week," Rose is convinced that if she's to survive, she has to get out of the nursing home. She avoids taking her medication, putting on a show for the aides, then stages her escape. The only problem is - how does she convince anyone that she's not actually demented? Her relatives were the ones to commit her, all the legal papers were drawn up, the authorities are on the side of the nursing home, and even she isn't sure she sounds completely sane. But any lingering doubt Rose herself might have had is erased when a would-be killer shows up in her house in the middle of the night. Now Rose knows that someone is determined to get rid of her. With the help of her computer hacker/recluse sister Marion, thirteen-year old granddaughter Mel, and Mel's friend Royal, Rose begins to gather her strength and fight back - to find out who is after her and take back control of her own life. But someone out there is still determined to kill Rose, and they're holding all the cards."--Publisher description
"Anna Pigeon, in her career as a National Park Service Ranger, has had to deal with all manner of crimes and misdemeanors, but cyber-bullying and stalking is a new one. The target is Elizabeth, the adopted teenage daughter of her friend Heath Jarrod. Elizabeth is driven to despair by the disgusting rumors spreading online and bullying texts. Until, one day, Heath finds her daughter Elizabeth in the midst of an unsuccessful suicide attempt. And then she calls in the cavalry--her aunt Gwen and her friend Anna Pigeon. While they try to deal with the fragile state of affairs--and find the person behind the harassment--the three adults decide the best thing to do is to remove Elizabeth from the situation. Since Anna is about to start her new post as Acting Chief Ranger at Acadia National Park in Maine, the three will join her and stay at a house on the cliff of a small island near the park, Boar Island. But the move east doesn't solve the problem. The stalker has followed them east. And Heath (a paraplegic) and Elizabeth aren't alone on the otherwise deserted island. At the same time, Anna has barely arrived at Acadia before a brutal murder is committed by a killer uncomfortably close to her"-- Provided by publisher
"Gripping...BREATHTAKING...complex."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) In Nevada Barr's New York Times bestseller Destroyer Angel, Anna Pigeon, a ranger for the U.S. Park Services, sets off on a much-needed vacation: an autumn camping trip in the Iron Range in upstate Minnesota. With Anna is her friend Heath, a paraplegic; Elizabeth, Heath's fifteen-year-old daughter; Leah, a wealthy designer of outdoor equipment; and Katie, Leah's thirteen-year-old daughter. For Heath, this getaway is the ultimate test to see whether Leah's camping gear can help make wilderness adventures more accessible to the disabled. So far, so good. . . "BARR IS ONE OF THE BEST!"-Boston Globe Until their second night, when Anna decides to go for a solo evening float on the Fox River. When she returns to the campsite, she is shocked to see, with her own two eyes, that a group of heavily armed thugs have abducted Heath and the others. Now, with limited resources and no access to the outside world, Anna must find a way to rescue the women from their captors-and brave the elements of the unforgiving North Woods-before it's too late. And time is running out... "Equal parts PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER and WILDERNESS-SURVIVAL tale...Top-tier white-knuckle suspense."-Booklist
The RopeNevada BarrIt's 1995. Fresh off the bus from New York City, a broken-hearted 35-year-old named Anna Pigeon takes her first job as a park a decidedly unglamorous, seasonal stint at the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. On her day off, she goes hiking alone in the park―never to return. Her co-workers assume she's moved on since her cabin is cleaned out. But when Anna wakes up―trapped at the bottom of a well, naked, with no supplies and no memory of how she got there―she must draw upon all of her strength, courage, and skill to survive. Because whoever set Anna's trap isn't through with her yet…This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.
Minnesota,1968.Quand Dylan,onze ans,se réveille dans sa maison couvert de sang,il ne se souvient de rien.Pourtant,tout prouve qu'il vient de massacrer ses parents et sa petite soeur à la hache.Seul survivant:Richard,son frère aîné.Dylan est désormais le célèbre "petit boucher".<br /> La Nouvelle-Orléans,2007.Dans une ville dévastée pas l'ouragan Katrina vivent sous le même toit deux frères,Marshall et Danny...en réalité Richard et Dylan.Nouveau départ,nouvelle identité,mais qui est qui?Lorsque Marshall rencontre Polly,mère de deux filles,c'est le coup de foudre.Mais en entrant dans la vie des deux hommes,Polly vient de se jeter avec ses deux enfants dans la gueule du loup...
After a traumatic period, Anna Pigeon visits her old friend Geneva, a blind blues singer in New Orleans. However, her trip takes a sinister turn when she encounters a disturbing neighbor, Jordan, and finds a brutally killed pigeon adorned with mysterious runic symbols. This discovery raises questions about a potential curse and intertwines Anna's personal struggles with a chilling mystery, setting the stage for an intriguing blend of suspense and supernatural elements in the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans.
Featuring Anna Pigeon, this bestseller combines thrilling adventure with a strong female lead. Set against a backdrop of nature's beauty and dangers, the story delves into themes of survival and resilience. The author, known for her gripping narratives, weaves a tale filled with suspense and rich descriptions, drawing readers into Anna's world as she navigates challenges that test her limits. Fans of outdoor mysteries will find this a captivating addition to the series.
Anna Pigeon is in Manhattan to look after her hospitalized sister, and explores the Statue of Liberty in her spare time. But when a teenage girl falls to her death from Liberty's ledge, Anna wonders if the suicide was actually a homicide-and begins an investigation that puts her in the line of fire.
Soon after Anna Pigeon joins the famed wolf study team of Isle Royale National Park in the middle of Lake Superior, the wolf packs begin to behave in peculiar ways. Giant wolf prints are found, and Anna spies the form of a great wolf from a surveillance plane. When a female member of the team is savaged, Anna is convinced they are being stalked, and what was once a beautiful, idyllic refuge becomes a place of unnatural occurrences and danger beyond the ordinary…