by Nevada Barr
Part of Anna Pigeon, book 5
First published 1998
Anna Pigeon arrives at the crash site too late. The plane lies twisted on Cumberland Island, its passengers beyond saving. As a park ranger stationed there during the dry season, Anna has seen accidents before, but something about this wreckage troubles her. Her suspicions prove correct when evidence reveals a saboteur brought down the aircraft deliberately. Someone murdered these people and made it look like mechanical failure. Anna begins tracking the killer, but her investigation puts her own life at risk. The saboteur knows she is getting close and will strike again to protect their secret. Anna must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim on Cumberland Island.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, investigation
Setting: Cumberland Island
400 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Avon
Content warnings: death, violence