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 ...

They thought they were the hunters. They were wrong. When cartel assassins track a frightened family in witness protection to a remote cabin deep in the wilderness, they expect an easy job. The forest has other plans. Something ancient lives here. Watching from the trees is a creature humans call Bigfoot—a solitary giant who survives by avoiding conflict and never staying in one place for long. But this time he stays. Told entirely through the sensory, instinct-driven perspective of the creature itself, BIGFOOT: Through His Eyes plunges readers into a brutal wilderness where danger closes...

In the autumn of 1967, five heavily armed men ventured into the dense, fog-choked forests of Northern California. They thought they were hunting a legend. They were wrong. The peaceful giant they sought wasn't a discovery—it was a decoy. When the tracking expedition is ambushed in the remote wilderness, the hunters quickly realize they have stepped into a highly evolved trap. Stalked by an intelligent, hyper-violent apex predator that uses the famous myth as camouflage, the group is systematically torn apart. To survive the suffocating silence of the ancient redwoods, they must fight ...

Something is watching from the tree line. Deep in the isolated stretches of the wilderness, there are places where the trails end and the dense, old-growth timber begins. In these remote shadows, hikers, hunters, and isolated residents have come face-to-face with an apex predator that defies conventional science. From the brutal, night-long bombardment of a remote mining cabin to a terrified community forced to abandon their homes along a rugged coastline, this collection unearths chilling, documented accounts of creatures that walk upright, hunt in the dark, and leave nothing behind but ...

Anthony- and Edgar-award nominated author Paul Doiron delivers another "masterpiece of high-octane narrative" (Booklist) with Bad Little Falls, his newest harrowing thriller about the hunt for a murderer at the height of a major snowstorm. Maine game warden Mike Bowditch has been sent into exile...

"Narrator Henry Leyva keeps listeners on the edge of their seats with his delivery of a story with more murder suspects than Maine has pine trees...This is an excellent, chilling story and performance." — AudioFile Magazine on The Precipice "[Henry Leyva's] understated performance makes even...

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...

“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...

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...

Something has been moving through the forests of Oregon for a very long time. Witnesses from across the state — along the Santiam corridor, in the Siskiyou backcountry, on logging roads through the Coast Range — have reported encounters with a large, upright, hair-covered figure that does not match any known animal in the Pacific Northwest. Their accounts are detailed, consistent, and deeply difficult to explain away. Oregon Bigfoot Encounters is a serious, rigorously reported investigation into one of North America's most enduring mysteries. Drawing on decades of documented sightings, ...

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 ...

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Enjoy action-packed stories in the K-9 Search and Rescue series featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Tracking Stolen Treasures - Lisa Phillips To expose...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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, "...

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 ...