Love the way Heller describes nature and the outdoors. The storyline is terrific but I wish it had more character development and background on key issues- for example; there are fleeting references to COVID but these references seem inconsequential to the story. I wanted to know more about what was behind the sinister plot and not as much about the “great escape” Jack made. I would have liked another hundred or so pages up front that informed the hard ending.

First third of the book moved like classic Heller. Then it took a turn for the worse. The poetry stopped and the typical cheap thriller took over. Not a fan but I’ll read his next one I’m sure ;)

The first time you will want to read it quickly, as a page-turner thriller. The second time, you will read it slower, appreciating the poetic prose.

I love writing that brings nature and the inner workings of the mind to you through words. I would have loved this book even without a mystery. I loved that the writing was rich unlike most thrillers.

Beautifully written engrossing story. Really enjoyed the read. Thank you Peter Heller Patsy Santa Barbara, CA