Endangered Species

Description

When a drought grips Cumberland Island National Seashore, National Park Ranger Anna Pigeon is pulled into emergency response just as loggerhead turtles return to the dunes to lay their eggs. Amid the tense mix of staff rivalries and fragile ecosystems, a monitoring plane crashes—killing the pilot and putting the Chief Ranger, who is expecting, at the center of a dangerous mystery. As Anna follows clues where others hesitate, she must balance her instincts and hard-won experience against the secrets hidden in plain sight. With Nevada Barr’s signature blend of sharp character work and vivid natural detail, this installment explores endangered species, human responsibility, and the moral cost of protecting both land and life.