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In Wyoming, the murder of four environmental activists employed by Yellowstone Park triggers a swift response from the state governor, who dispatches game ranger‑turned-investigator Joe Pickett from the game and fish department. Pickett’s task is to unravel the mystery behind the killings in a remote setting, highlighting the tensions between conservation efforts and criminal activity.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: C. J. Box
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