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Nevada Barr
Nevada Barr is a mystery novelist best known for her series featuring park ranger Anna Pigeon. Her books, including A Superior Death, Ill Wind, and Firestorm, set crimes against
A superior death
Synopsis
Park Ranger Anna Pigeon trades the Texas heat for the icy isolation of Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior. When a routine diving permit leads to the discovery of a body trapped in a deep-water shipwreck, Anna must brave the freezing depths to find a killer. The investigation forces her to navigate both the treacherous waters and the local lore of a remote island community.
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Anna PigeonProtagonist
Frequently asked questions
Is A Superior Death part of a series?
This book is the third installment in the Anna Pigeon mystery series. While each book features a self-contained mystery, reading them in order allows for a deeper understanding of Anna's character development and ongoing relationships.
Does A Superior Death feature real-world locations?
The novel is set in Isle Royale National Park, a real island wilderness in Lake Superior. Nevada Barr, the author, was a park ranger herself, and her experiences often inform the detailed and authentic descriptions of the park's environment and challenges.