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Known for her resourcefulness and keen survival instincts, park ranger Anna Pigeon relocates from the Texas high desert to the remote Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior. While adjusting to the cool, damp climate and the spirits of the northern Midwest, she takes on a routine diving permit application that leads to a chilling discovery: a drowned man linked to an ancient cargo ship's wreck at a depth of 260 feet. As her investigation deepens, Pigeon confronts both the lake’s treacherous waters and the legacy of an environmental scam she once helped expose. The novel blends naturalist detail of the wilderness with a tightly plotted mystery, showcasing Pigeon’s resilience amid extreme conditions.
First publish date: October 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Nevada Barr
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