Wilderness Tracking

Training methods for tracking and wilderness observation woven into extraordinary real-life stories of intuitive animal-reading skills Explains technical tracking methods and observational skills such as shadowing and envisioning through the innermost thoughts of an accomplished native...

Nature always fights back. Blackridge Summit Resort is expanding, and management refuses to let a forecasted snowstorm or wildlife warnings delay their multimillion-dollar schedule. They order the explosives detonated on the upper ridge to clear the way. The resulting blast triggers a catastrophic slide that buries the ski lift, crushes the communications tower, and leaves hundreds of guests trapped in a freezing, powerless hotel. But the detonators did not just break the snowpack. They collapsed the roof of an ancient, hidden cave system, exposing a den that has belonged to a clan of ...

Deep in the North Ridge Valley, some secrets are better left buried. Steve is a Wilderness Response ranger who has seen it all, but an anonymous tip about illegal poaching leads him into a restricted zone where the rules of nature no longer apply. Lena is a determined wildlife photographer chasing the shot of a lifetime, unaware that she is about to become the prey. When a brutal flash flood traps them in a "dead zone" of magnetic interference and impenetrable timber, they realize they aren't just fighting the elements. A team of ruthless mercenaries is hunting a legend, and they won't ...

Your pulse is a homing beacon. Elena Ruiz thought the blizzard was her biggest problem. A seven-hour drive through the Bitterroot Range ends in a white-out nightmare at Heartpine Lodge, an isolated sanctuary where the geography itself has been twisted into a trap. But something is out there in the storm—something that doesn't hunt by sight or scent. It tracks the subsonic vibration of human terror. As a cardiac nurse, Elena understands the rhythm of life better than anyone. When the carnage starts, she realizes the creature isn't just an animal; it’s a biological predator that feeds on ...

“Breathless pacing, dark humor, wildlife, and vivid characters.” —Boston Globe In this original short story in the Mike Bowditch mystery series, legendary Maine woodsman and bush pilot Charley Stevens tries to convince young Mike Bowditch of the dangers awaiting rookie game wardens...

In this original short story in the bestselling Mike Bowditch mystery series by Paul Doiron, Mike is confronted with a case of stolen identity. When the body of a young man is pulled from a submerged car in Roque Harbor, rookie game warden Mike Bowditch is shocked when the man’s driver’s...

Life in the rugged Appalachian Mountains of the 1860s was brutal but life in those treacherous hills had never been easy. A tough life breeds hardy people and the mountain people were as unforgiving and fierce as the mountains themselves. The old ways ran strong in their blood and hatred ran bone deep. Feuds were a part of life. The Robertson clan was a small but proud family. When a cherished member was needlessly shot down the grief-stricken Robertsons went to war against the family of her killers. The feud dragged on for years but their enemies were far too numerous. Fourteen year old ...

Presenting "Stealth Unleashed", an intriguing eBook that peels back the curtain on the fascinating world of stealth, wilderness navigation, and the art of remaining unseen. This remarkable guide takes you by the hand, leading you into the raw beauty of nature, and teaching you the subtle art of moving as a shadow, understanding your environments, and becoming one with the wilderness. The first chapter, "Understanding the Wilderness," is designed to prepare you for the journey ahead, delving into the importance of awareness and how to adapt to various terrains. In the subsequent chapter, "...

In "The Caretaker," an original short story from bestselling author Paul Doiron, Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch tracks down a sinister prowler turning a couple's dream vacation home into a nightmare. New owners of a dream cottage on a remote Maine lake find themselves taunted, then menaced by...

They say Bigfoot is a myth. In California, he’s a local. From the towering redwoods of Humboldt County to the sun-scorched deserts of the south, Bigfoot sightings in California are more than just folklore — they’re an enduring phenomenon. This gripping collection explores 25 true encounters, each tied to the Golden State’s wilderness, parks, and backroads. Inside Bigfoot: Welcome to California, you’ll find: The iconic stories every cryptid enthusiast knows — with new, rarely shared insights Lesser-known sightings from remote regions, many never featured in books or documentaries...

Mysterious footprints in the forest. A shot in the dark. A dead man in a forest clearing. Tye Caine tries to help out a neighbor but is sucked into a mystery from the past. At the same time, he tries to find out who has been hiding on his property. Visions of dead people still haunt his dreams, and he doesn't know why. It seems like he's moving close to an answer, but does he really want to know? If you stayed up too late reading Wild Mind, if you couldn't wait to finish Primitive Weapons, if you're the kind of person who looks in the forest and wonders what is in there, check out Warrior ...

Two big adventures in one book! A vicious, murdering back-woodsman is loose in the huge, wild section of Yellowstone National Park. He's already violently killed a tourist couple, leaving their 11-year old son alive as a witness. He's eluded all attempts by the park rangers and FBI to track him down, and several of those trying to find him have been injured by traps left behind. All signs point to the killer having special forces training and extreme survival skills. While they are sure he hasn't left Yellowstone, it's clear they need the help of a skilled tracker to find him. That tracker ...

Walking Home to Myself is a tender, emotionally rich coming-of-age novella set against the breathtaking wilderness of Western Australia’s Bibbulmun Track. When 24-year-old Erika sets out alone to hike the 1,000-kilometre trail from Perth into the quiet depths of forest and coastline, she isn’t just chasing adventure—she’s searching for herself. Independent, shy, and unsure of her place in the world, Erika's solitude begins to uncover long-buried questions about identity, connection, and love. Then she meets Carol. What begins as companionship on the trail deepens into something ...