The Vanishing Kind: A Novel of Suspense

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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 animalthe 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 Alexs 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 preserveWho 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.

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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 isnt the only one in the crosshairs. With a ripped from the headlines plot, The Vanishing Kind is environmental suspense at its finest. James LEtoile, award-winning author of Face of Greed and River of Lies "Intrepid wildlife biologist Alex Carter is back.This on-the-page, ass-kicking heroine is just as cool as the real-life endangered species expert and author who writes herand I remain a huge fan of both. Recommended for fans of page-turning thrillers infused with facts about some of the world's most elusive and fascinating animals." Sara DiVello, author of Broadway Butterfly and founder/host of Mystery and Thriller Mavens Henderson neatly integrates a master class on forests, caribou, and other endangered animals into Alexs suspenseful search for caribouand for a killer. The eventual sighting of the elusive caribou, the gray ghosts of the forest, is indeed an exciting moment. 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 doesnt 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 thatAs much as we care about Alexs fate at the hands of a killer, we also care about the animal that brought her to the mountains in the first place. Theres 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 Timesbestselling author, on A Ghost of Caribou Truly a novel of suspense with chilling undercurrents of danger and murderI was utterly captivatedexciting and riveting. Fresh Fiction on A Ghost of Caribou "Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the woodsAlice Henderson has penned another taut environmental thriller that will leave you breathless. Robin Burcell, 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 cant 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 noveland, 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! New York Times bestselling author Nevada Barr on A Solitude of Wolverines A true stunner of a thriller debut...Its so fraught with excitement and wondrous details that it demands to be read in one sitting and savored afterward. Dont miss it. New York Times bestselling author James Rollins on A Solitude of Wolverines With a plot and character arc that leap from the frying pan into the fire,A Solitude of Wolverinessizzles 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

Author Bio

In addition to being a writer, Alice Henderson is a sanctuary monitor for the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust, where she checks remote cameras, does mapping, and undertakes wildlife surveys to determine what species are present, and ensures there are no signs of poaching. She's surveyed for the presence of grizzlies, wolves, wolverines, jaguars, endangered bats, and more. These experiences in remote corners of wilderness inspired her to create the Alex Carter mystery series.