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Flashback

Pages
737
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

Anna Pigeon takes a post as a temporary supervisory ranger on remote Garden Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, a group of tiny islands 70 miles off Key West, where a mysterious boat explosion -- and the discovery of unidentifiable body parts -- keeps her busy in a tangled web that was woven before she arrived and threatens her sanity and her life.

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About the author

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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

Characters

Anna PigeonProtagonist
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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Flashback need to be read in series order?

    While Flashback is part of a longer series featuring Anna Pigeon, it can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery. The core mystery and character arcs within this specific novel are self-contained.

  • What makes the setting of Flashback unique?

    The novel is set in the remote Dry Tortugas, specifically Fort Jefferson, an isolated historical fort accessible only by boat or seaplane. This unique, confined island environment plays a significant role in the plot, creating a sense of isolation and historical depth.