The Vanishing Kind - (Alex Carter) by Alice Henderson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From highly acclaimed author Alice Henderson comes the eagerly anticipated and electrifying fourth book in the Alex Carter series, in which the wildlife biologist encounters anti-immigrant vigilantes, rugged terrain, and threatening intruders in search of a sleek, powerful, and furtive animal--the jaguar.

When wildlife biologist Alex Carter is tasked with locating jaguars on a vast desert preserve in New Mexico, she is ecstatic. While jaguars once roamed throughout the Southwest, they are now endangered, with only a handful remaining, and Alex hopes some of the sleek and elusive creatures have found their way to the protected sanctuary.

Meanwhile, an archaeological team is excavating the gravesite of a sixteenth-century Spanish conquistador on a neighboring piece of land. Curious about the dig, Alex meets the team and, while learning about their discoveries, she encounters a dangerous group of anti-immigrant vigilantes roaming the area, threatening the archaeology team, demanding they leave. And when the militants learn of Alex's mission, they become bent on stopping her. Because jaguars are federally endangered, the vigilantes worry that if Alex finds them, concessions will be made so that wildlife can cross the border wall. And they want no one crossing it...

And then there are the strange holes that keep appearing on the preserve--Who is digging them, and what are they looking for?

As tensions mount, Alex soon finds herself in a fight for her life against those who would prevent her from restoring jaguars to their historical habitat.

Review Quotes

"Henderson neatly integrates a master class on forests, caribou, and other endangered animals into Alex's suspenseful search for caribou--and for a killer. Alex, who thrives on the outdoors and solitude, makes a formidable heroine, while the breathtaking scenery illustrates why a person would want to be one with nature. Environmental crime fiction doesn't get much better than this." - Publishers Weekly on A Ghost of Caribou

"Readers who enjoy a well-paced, suspenseful thriller will give this book a thumbs up, but A Ghost of Caribou is more than that...As much as we care about Alex's fate at the hands of a killer, we also care about the animal that brought her to the mountains in the first place. There's real passion here, and that gives the novel added substance." - Booklist

"[A] superb thriller of heart-pounding suspense set amid the rugged beauty and majestic wildlife of the Pacific Northwest." - Dirk Cussler, New York Times bestselling author on A Ghost of Caribou

"A Solitude of Wolverines by Alice Henderson is a thriller with a heart, a riveting story of conspiracy, murder, and wilderness survival that will keep you turning the pages. Vivid characters, a pulse-pounding plot, a fascinating wildlife-conservation background, and beautifully realized settings make this an exceptional read. This is the first book in a series about wildlife biologist Alex Carter; I can't wait for the next one." - Douglas Preston, bestselling coauthor of Relic and Crooked River

"What a treat! Alice Henderson has delivered a treasure of a novel--and, to readers' delight, a promise of more where this came from. Her depiction of the natural world in all its beauty and terror is spot-on. Into this she weaves a cast of characters both original and fascinating, as well as a heroine who does the unbelievable, yet one can believe it. A great read!" - Nevada Barr, New York Times bestselling author on A Solitude of Wolverines

"A true stunner of a thriller debut...It's so fraught with excitement and wondrous details that it demands to be read in one sitting and savored afterward. Don't miss it." - James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author on A Solitude of Wolverines
"Henderson once again delivers a vivid, visceral reading experience. A pulse-pounding mix of ecological suspense, timely social commentary, and razor-sharp survival instincts." - Suspense Magazine

"With a plot and character arc that leap from the frying pan into the fire, A Solitude of Wolverines sizzles with action, dripping with the kind of characters and environs that make for a long-lasting series in which readers can really sink their teeth." - Craig Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire series

"Compelling, captivating, and compulsively page-turning. Alice Henderson is a master at drawing the reader into the rugged terrain where wildlife biologist Alex Carter finds the endangered jaguar isn't the only one in the crosshairs. With a ripped from the headlines plot, The Vanishing Kind is environmental suspense at its finest." - James L'Etoile, award-winning author of Face of Greed and River of Lies

"Suspenseful....Henderson's evident passion for and expertise in animal science enlivens the clever mystery plot." - Publishers Weekly

"Read The Vanishing Kind, and enjoy it for the plot, the characters and the wonderful writing. Share it because of its importance and the environmental message it carries." - Bookreporter.com