2013, Minotaur Books
320 pgs.
Adult Murder Mystery/Police Procedural
Finished 7/3/2018
Goodreads rating: 4.05 - 1966 ratings
My rating: 4
Setting: Contemporary Downeast, Washington County, Maine
First line/s: "The first time I laid eyes on Billy Cronk, I thought he was the biggest badass in the Maine woods: Six-five, braided blonde hair, a tangled mess of a beard."
My comments: This was an excellent foray into Washington Country, Maine, WAY "Downeast." Mike Bowditch is such a likable, smart guy, and the voice of the Henry Leyva was great and would have been wonderful if he'd pronounced Maine state Indian tribes and town names correctly. This was very off-putting, and lessened authenticity each time it happened. The story was interesting and I learned quite a bit about what game wardens do. This is a super series set in my favorite state, and I can't wait to read #5!
Goodreads synopsis: On an unseasonably hot October morning, Bowditch is called to the scene of a bizarre crime: the corpses of seven moose have been found senselessly butchered on the estate of Elizabeth Morse, a wealthy animal rights activist who is buying up huge parcels of timber land to create a new national park.
What at first seems like mindless slaughter—retribution by locals for the job losses Morse's plan is already causing in the region—becomes far more sinister when a shocking murder is discovered and Mike's investigation becomes a hunt to find a ruthless killer. In order to solve the controversial case, Bowditch risks losing everything he holds dear: his best friends, his career as a law enforcement officer, and the love of his life.
The beauty and magnificence of the Maine woods is the setting for a story of suspense and violence when one powerful woman’s missionary zeal comes face to face with ruthless cruelty.
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