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Track of the Cat (Anna Pigeon, #1)

Nevada Barr
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Track of the Cat (Anna Pigeon, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993

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Nevada Barr

Track of the Cat (Anna Pigeon, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

218

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

West Texas • 1980s

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Nevada Barr's Track of the Cat introduces National Park Ranger Anna Pigeon as she investigates the mysterious death of a fellow ranger in Texas’ Guadalupe Mountains. Blending mystery and natural beauty, the story follows Anna's quest to uncover the truth while contending with the wilderness and personal challenges.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

23,943 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr indicate a well-crafted mystery integrating natural settings and strong character development. Positive feedback highlights Barr's vivid descriptions and suspenseful plot. However, some reviewers note that the pace can lag and the resolution may seem predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of nature-infused mysteries.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Track of the Cat (Anna Pigeon, #1)?

Readers who enjoy Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr are typically fans of intricately woven mysteries set in natural landscapes. Comparable in tone and style to works like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson and Still Life by Louise Penny, these readers appreciate strong, resourceful heroines in suspense-filled narratives.

4.0

23,943 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

218

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

West Texas • 1980s

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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