Rowan Tripp is a veteran smoke jumper battling wildfires in the rugged Montana wilderness. Following a tragic accident that claimed her partner’s life, she maintains a strict professional distance from her crew at the Zulav base. The arrival of Gulliver Curry, a skilled and persistent recruit, challenges her isolation just as a series of suspicious equipment failures and local murders suggest a killer is targeting members of the team. Rowan must navigate the dangerous physical landscape of shifting winds and intense heat while identifying a saboteur within her own ranks.
Readers of romantic suspense and high-stakes thrillers value this book for its technical details regarding aerial firefighting and wilderness survival. It appeals to those who enjoy stories about tight-knit professional communities and characters who perform under extreme pressure. The reader finishes the story with a clear understanding of the logistics behind wildfire containment and the psychological effects of working in high-hazard environments. It provides a look into the specialized equipment, jump protocols, and interpersonal dynamics required to survive the fire season.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
