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Murder Of Ravens
Gabriel Hawke #1
by Paty Jager
Murder of Ravens (Gabriel Hawke)
Mystery
1st in Series
Windtree Press (January 20, 2019)
Paperback: 302 pages
ISBN-10: 1947983822
ISBN-13: 978-1947983823
Digital ASIN: B07KZ612BY
My Review
I always enjoy reading about character’s that are more mature, sport a few grey hairs. Gabriel Hawke, a Fish and Wildlife State Trooper, is on the other side of 50. He’s seasoned in his job, had his share of love and loss, and prefers spending his time alone, enjoying the company of his four-legged friends. His solitude is shaken when he comes across a woman bent over the body of a dead man sporting a wolf tracking collar. The deceased isn’t exactly missed by those who knew him, but murder is murder and Gabriel will get his man.
The author paints some lovely scenes of the mountains and meandering streams in Oregon. She puts you right there in it’s lush forests. The scent of green tantalizes and the babble of water flowing over rocks is soothing. The you’re on the trail with Gabriel Hawke. I liked how he didn’t jump to conclusions. He followed where the leads took him and methodically picked apart the clues. But, he’s still a man and adding an attractive, independent woman into the mix stirs something dormant. His vulnerability and attraction despite himself made him easy to like.
A solid mystery with a lovely backdrop and some dabs of romance made this one a fun read for me. I’d be happy to continue with the series.
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Synopsis
The ancient Indian art of tracking is his greatest strength…
And also his biggest weakness.
Fish and Wildlife State Trooper Gabriel Hawke believes he’s chasing poachers.
However, he comes upon a wildlife biologist standing over a body that is wearing a wolf tracking collar.
He uses master tracker skills taught to him by his Nez Perce grandfather to follow clues on the mountain. Paper trails and the whisper of rumors in the rural community where he works, draws Hawke to a conclusion that he finds bitter.
Arresting his brother-in-law ended his marriage, could solving this murder ruin a friendship?
About Author Paty Jager
Paty Jager is an award-winning author of 35 novels, 8 novellas, and numerous anthologies of murder mystery and western romance. All her work has Western or Native American elements in them along with hints of humor and engaging characters. Her Shandra Higheagle mystery series has been a runner-up in the RONE Award Mystery category, and a finalist in the Daphne du Maurier.
Author Links
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Purchase Links – Amazon
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Laura that is one I could love I think. Especially as she describes streams and forests in Oregon. I could learn one or two things as this is a state I plan to visit one day!
She wrote the surroundings so visually. I love stories that take place in nature.
I enjoy older protagonists, too. And nature settings! Congratulations to Ms. Jager on this new release!
This fit my mood and preference so well:) I’m glad I got the opportunity to read her book.
This sounds really good. I do love stories set in nature!
Me too. I’ve visited some amazing places through reading and it would be such fun to actually visit them.
Thank you for your review on “Murder Of Ravens” by Paty Jager and for being part of the book tour.
Sounds like a book that I would greatly enjoy having the opportunity to read.
2clowns at arkansas dot net
Happy to share and I had such a good time reading Murder Of Ravens. Great title and cover art too!
Sounds like a good book. It is nice to see an older protagonist. Good luck to everyone in the giveaway!
I like a more mature protagonist too. I sure can identify with them now that I’m in that group. LOL
Thank you for being part of my blog tour. I’m glad you enjoyed the setting. It’s set in the area where I grew up.
Thank you for the wonderful mystery. I had a feeling you knew the territory well from how it came out so visually in words:)
Glad you enjoyed it. Loved your review.
sherry @ fundinmental
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I think that this one sounds really enjoyable! It seems to have all of the aspects that I love including mystery and romance. I will have to add it to my TBR. 🙂
I hope you get a chance to read it:)
Sounds great. Wonderful review. I think I’d love it. Have you read any Cork O’Connor by William Kent Krueger. It has some similar themes but not the same, set in Minneosta.
No. I’ve not read any. Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll check him out!
This sounds great. I love that he’s a fish and game officer.
I know. Park rangers and such are a thing for me!
I love the idea of story about Fish and Wildlife officers. Great review.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
So do I! My brother wanted to be one but the waiting list is huge.