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High Country

By: Nevada Barr
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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Publisher's summary

With each breathtaking, New York Times best-selling entry in her acclaimed Anna Pigeon mystery series, author Nevada Barr earns more and more fans. Loaded with intrigue and adventure, High Country showcases Barr at the top of her game. Anna is lodged in Yosemite National Park's historic Ahwahnee Hotel when four employees disappear. Sensing evil, Anna hikes a snowy trail to the high country, only to discover a disturbing reality that may end her adventures once and for all.
Listen to more Anna Pigeon mysteries.
©2004 Nevada Barr (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"This is one of the best entries in a long-running series that seems to increase its audience with every outing." (Booklist)
"Read it, and your nails will be in serious trouble." (New York Daily News)
"Barr has a true gift for outdoor writing." (Publishers Weekly)

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interesting

well I sometimes want to smack her for going out on her own. taking stupid chances. being barely lucky to get out of these circumstances alive

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Love Nevada Barr

I have enjoyed all of the Nevada Barr books that I've listened to. I've listened to many 2 and 3 times. This will be one of them!

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hiv - nevada barr's obsession

fine story but I'm not sure why Nevada barr is obsessed with HIV. very typical story line. enjoyable in general.

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Exciting

This was a great read and kept me enthralled from start to finish. Another great story in the life of Anna Pigeon and another in depth description of a National Park!

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Beauty and action

I love this book! Full of the beauty of nature and the flaws of humans. It gets a little rough at times as the people are flawed but worth it! Her use of language is fascinating. Try it!

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Did not disappoint!

The novel combines Barr’s trademark suspense with vivid descriptions of the natural landscape, creating a compelling and immersive experience. The story centers on Park Ranger Anna Pigeon, who finds herself entangled in a complex murder undercover investigation that uncovers deep-seated corruption and hidden motives. Barr's writing is taut and engaging.

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First time Navada Barr fan

This is my first Navada Barr read. I'm hooked on this National Park Ranger part time super sleuth, or is it the other way around.... Wonderful Sierra Nevada scenery fills the mind with a backdrop of comfortable and relaxing ease, but what a crime story! Anna blends into her character as a lodge waitress, and from that position, things begin to unravel around her. This is a must read.

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First listen for this author

Being of similar age to the protagonist, I bought the book because of that and my love of mystery thrillers. Setting descriptions had me there, in Yosemite. Loved that. Story was so-so, and the ending was rather "meh", also.
Off-putting and so unreal/unbelievable was the degree, and frequency of near death events causing such painful injuries that Anna seemed to move on from in a few hours, or even minutes, to once again take on the bad guys. Reminded me of old tv western where guys ended long fist fights without a scratch.

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Always Close to Perfect

I have to reiterate my love for Nevada Barr's work. She's not flawless - who is? But she never, ever fails to entertain and delight me.

My favorite thing about her main character, Anna Pigeon, is that Anna - a canny, wise, and self-sufficient National Park Ranger - has a deep love for the natural world and its non-human species. There's a scene in this book with a deer that brought tears to my eyes. Anna's perspective is one we all should share. The world would be a far better place for all of us if we could learn that kind of empathy.

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Great book! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it!

If you could sum up High Country in three words, what would they be?

Suspenseful. Intriguing. Exciting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of High Country?

One of the most memorable moments was when she found the secret place.

Which character – as performed by Barbara Rosenblat – was your favorite?

Anna Pigeon was my favorite character.

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