Zane Carter and his sons, eleven-year-old Ty and thirteen-year-old
Joseph, venture one hundred miles into the Idaho wilderness with only a knife
and the knowledge of their Nez Perce ancestors. Danger awaits at every
deadfall and lurks in every snowy shadow as the boys hunt, fish, make weapons,
and build shelter, learning to survive, taking only what they need from the
land, and leaving no trace.
During their eighteen-day journey, Zane’s determination to fulfill a
promise to his grandfather, an Indigenous warrior who exemplified the tenets
of a wise and spiritual existence, is thwarted by a fatal encounter that
transports Zane into an ancient realm as he straddles the thin line between
life and death.
He wonders what has become of his boys. Have they learned enough patience,
resourcefulness, and courage to complete this rite of passage? Will they make
it out of the wildlands alive? Or will the unforgiving forces of the natural
world take them too far from home to ever return?
About the Author
After high school, Aaron Anderson set out to see the world, embarking on
adventures through North America, Europe, and North Africa. He enjoyed
traveling as a bicyclist, motorcyclist, train passenger, and even as a
hitchhiker, reveling in the excitement of the unknown.
At the age of twenty-two, Aaron returned to the US and worked on oil rigs in
Wyoming. He later became a carpenter and eventually a real estate appraiser.
However, his true passions have always been writing, developing powerful
friendships, and exploring new country.
During the 1980s he and his two sons hunted, hiked, and camped throughout the
western states. Here, his love for the natural world and respect for
Indigenous people prompted him to write his second novel, Never Lost.
Genre:
Police Procedural, Game Warden Mystery Thriller
Greed,
misdirection, and murder have Hawke rushing to track his sister in
the Montana wilderness before she becomes the next victim. Bear
Stalkeris
book 10 in the highly acclaimed Gabriel Hawke Game Warden mystery
series.
Oregon State Trooper
Gabriel Hawke’s sister, Marion, is on a corporate retreat in
Montana when she becomes a murder suspect. Running for her life from
the real killer, she contacts Hawke for help.
Hawke heads to
Montana to find his sister and prove she isn’t a murderer. He
hasn’t seen Marion in over twenty years but he knows she wouldn’t
kill the man she was about to marry.
I
love reading the Hawke series. Hawke is a very caring person though
he comes off as a little distant and wary. This however comes from
his years on the reservation, in the military, and as a trooper for
the state Fish and Wildlife department. Hawke will do what it takes
to protect someone who is hurt or innocent even if it means he bends
a few rules and keeps things from her boss. The mystery is great.
There are plenty of twists, turns, and red herrings to keep you
guessing who is behind everything. I recommend this to mystery fans
and fans of police procedurals. Also anyone who enjoys reading
mysteries with indigenous characters.
The
Gabriel Hawke mystery series is very compelling. I loved this latest
book in the series!
It combines hunting a murderer, Native
American culture, and the importance of family.
The
ancient art of tracking is his greatest strength...
And
his biggest weakness.
Fish
and Wildlife State Trooper Gabriel Hawke is a master tracker.
His determination to discover what is at the end of the trail in the
wilderness, a paper trail, or a murder investigation helps him
uncover the truth. His desire to stay true to his ancestors and
Indigenous roots keeps him grounded.
Reviews
from a blog tour for book #1:
This
traditional mystery, book #1 in a new series, has good character
depth and features a strong Native American character.~The
Power of Words
"The
blend of nature tracking, clues, and the animals makes for a
fascinating mystery that is hard to put down."~Books
a Plenty Book Reviews
Her
(Jager's) writing is well-crafted, gripping, authentic. The story
appeals right from the beginning, mainly because of her unique
protagonist, Fish & Wildlife State Trooper Gabriel Hawke. Readers
will eagerly follow every step (and miss-step) of his investigation
into this complex, multi-faceted murder.
Fish
and Wildlife State Trooper Gabriel Hawke encounters a hunter with an
illegal tag. The name on the tag belongs to the Wallowa County
District Attorney and the man holding the tag isn’t the public
defender. When the hunter ends up dead, Hawke believes the DA is the
killer.
State
Trooper Gabriel Hawke is called to a vehicle on fire. When the steam
and smoke clears, a charred body is slumped over the steering wheel.
Hawke doesn’t believe it was an accident.
Angered
over how the local officials are responding to a missing Umatilla
woman, Hawke teams up with a security guard at the Indian casino and
an FBI agent. Together they uncover a human trafficking ring.
After
finding an abandoned vehicle, Hawke digs for clues and turns up two
bodies buried on a farm. Who killed the two and why keeps Hawke
circling for answers, forcing the killer to burrow down or attack.
Paty
Jager is the award-winning author of the Shandra Higheagle mysteries,
Gabriel Hawke Novels, and Spotted Pony Casino Mystery series. All her
work has Western or Native American elements in them along with hints
of humor and engaging characters.Paty and
her husband raise alfalfa hay in rural eastern Oregon. Riding horses
and battling rattlesnakes, she not only writes the western lifestyle,
she lives it.
