Synopses & Reviews
"Gripping…BREATHTAKING…complex."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)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, Heaths fifteen-year-old daughter; Leah, a wealthy designer of outdoor equipment; and Katie, Leahs thirteen-year-old daughter. For Heath, this getwaway is the ultimate test to see whether Leahs camping gear can help make wilderness advenutures more accessible to the disabled. So far, so good. . .
"BARR IS ONE OF THE BEST!"—Boston GlobeUntil 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 its too late. And time is running out… "Equal parts PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER and WILDERNESS-SURVIVAL tale…Top-tier white-knuckle suspense."—Booklist
Review
Praise for
New York Times bestselling author NEVADA BARR
THE ROPE"A harrowing survival story, well imagined and forcefully told."—Marilyn Stasio,
The New York Times Book Review"Gripping…suspenseful…a tightly coiled story about trust and rebuilding a life, set against a stunning landscape."—
South Florida Sun Sentinel"Engrossing…this is pure joy for a real fan. Barr has outdone herself."—
Charlotte Observer"Terrifying…Dark and visceral, the novel is sure to appeal to Barrs legion of fans, especially those who have been clamoring for the author to light the shadows of Annas past...A crisply written and revelatory entry in the Pigeon series."—
Booklist"Barrs exciting 17th Anna Pigeon thriller takes readers where theyve wanted to go for years—to Annas beginnings as a park ranger.…Misdirection and a rising body count ratchet up the tension."—
Publishers Weekly"Barrs luxuriant depictions of desert landscapes with its colors and hues and details about Lake Powells tourist population are interwoven into the narrative as an indispensable element of her popular series. Anna emerges from this canyon escapade as a strong, determined woman...Verdict: Another awesome winner for Barr."—
Library JournalBURN"This uncharacteristically urban novel may not present Anna with any endangered species to protect or environmental threats to ward off, but it does give her a chance to prove that her outdoor skills are adaptable to city streets. The harrowing plot…provides Barr with an opportunity to sharpen her characters. ..[With
Burn] Barr is writing with the kind of ferocity she usually saves for her backcountry adventures."—Marilyn Stasio,
The New York Times Book Review"Nevada Barr is one of the best."—
Boston Globe"Engrossing...ingenious...inventive and sharply observed."—
The Washington Post "Anna Pigeon remains an irresistible protagonist; but, to Barrs credit, Claire Sullivan is her finest fictional creation since Anna…
Burn finds Nevada Barr turning out prose that practically sizzles."—
Denver Post "Outstanding…. Annas complex personality continues to elevate the series, and the rangers sojourn to New Orleans further energizes this always reliable series."—
Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Suspenseful plotting."—Oregon Live.com
"Abundant suspense."—
The Oklahoman"
Burn will smolder in your heart long after youre done."—
Madison County Herald"Barrs strong, evocative writing explores the scenery as well as the characters."—
South Florida Sun-Sentinel"From the fabric of fiction Barr creates real worlds, sometimes beautiful, sometimes terrifying, but always convincing."—
San Diego Union-Tribune"Solid and suspenseful plotting. A definite winner."—Booklist "Barr has written another hit [that] her fans will devour."—Library Journal
"A rare treat…Told with all Barrs usual verve and eye for detail and with a solid, tight plot."
—The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Synopsis
"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
About the Author
Nevada Barr is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels featuring Anna Pigeon. She won the Agatha Award for Best First Novel for Track of the Cat. Like her character, Barr worked for the National Park Service before resigning to work full time. She lives in New Orleans.