Raven's Prey
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The wilderness of Alaska can be judge, jury and executioner to anyone foolish enough to try and cross it alone, but the wild places know nothing of human ideas of justice, or sanity. While the police are satisfied that the murderer of four men at a remote camp in the Talkeetna Mountains will not long survive, Jeep George, hunting guide and best friend to one of the victims, knows that the dangerous country into which the killer has fled, can be friend to those who understand and respect its rules, even if they flout those of society. Jeep decides to track his deranged prey, relying on the skills gained from the two cultures of his grandfathers. The trail leads halfway across the state while Jeep learns that hunting a man means being hunted himself. Long-time journalist, guide, and outdoorsman Randles uses his experience in Alaska to bring this exciting and thoughtful story to life.
"Readers will enjoy the mystery, a wonderful cast of characters, and the Alaskan trivia they will absorb along the way. Randles' descriptive skills do credit to his deep knowledge of Alaska, the people, and the way of life, as he takes you along on the hunt of a lifetime in the far north."
-Gail Skinner, On the Scene magazine
"Raven's Prey is a compelling read, a novel that satisfies many tastes without pandering to any of them."
-David Steinberg, Albuquerque Journal
"A good story that's well written and keeps the reader in suspense, it is also more enjoyable for us because of its accurate portrayal of Alaska's wild country and wild characters--some of whom are us. Slim gets four snowshoes for this one."-Chuck Besser, The Ester Republic
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The wilderness of Alaska can be judge, jury and executioner to anyone foolish enough to try and cross it alone, but the wild places know nothing of human ideas of justice, or sanity. While the police are satisfied that the murderer of four men at a remote camp in the Talkeetna Mountains will not long survive, Jeep George, hunting guide and best friend to one of the victims, knows that the dangerous country into which the killer has fled, can be friend to those who understand and respect its rules, even if they flout those of society. Jeep decides to track his deranged prey, relying on the skills gained from the two cultures of his grandfathers. The trail leads halfway across the state while Jeep learns that hunting a man means being hunted himself. Long-time journalist, guide, and outdoorsman Randles uses his experience in Alaska to bring this exciting and thoughtful story to life.
"Readers will enjoy the mystery, a wonderful cast of characters, and the Alaskan trivia they will absorb along the way. Randles' descriptive skills do credit to his deep knowledge of Alaska, the people, and the way of life, as he takes you along on the hunt of a lifetime in the far north."
"Raven's Prey is a compelling read, a novel that satisfies many tastes without pandering to any of them."
"A good story that's well written and keeps the reader in suspense, it is also more enjoyable for us because of its accurate portrayal of Alaska's wild country and wild characters--some of whom are us. Slim gets four snowshoes for this one."
*A $6.50 charge will be added for USPS Priority Mail and Delivery Confirmation charges.
