Outdoor Adventure Mystery

WELCOME TO THE DEADLY WATERS Where the wild is unforgiving… and the truth can get you killed. From award-winning author Michael Lister comes the Deadly Waters Thrillers—a gripping series set in the rivers, swamps, backroads, and barrier islands of North Florida, where beauty hides brutality and survival is never guaranteed. In these waters, everything hunts The rivers run black. The storms roll in fast. The woods close in tight. And out here, far from help, the most dangerous predator isn’t the wild. It’s human. High-stakes suspense. Relentless pursuit. No way out. Across this ...

A thrilling tale of high-altitude death and survival set on the snowy summits of Mount Everest, from the bestselling author of The Terror. It's 1924 and the race to summit the world's highest mountain has been brought to a terrified pause by the shocking disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy...

Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more.

Venture into the gripping narrative of "Broad Head Point", where an expert outfitter is driven deeper into both the vast wilderness and the mysteries of his own past. In the shadowy reaches of mountainous terrains, he encounters not only nature's fury but the echoes of decisions made long ago. Amidst threats and hidden agendas, he fights not just for survival, but to safeguard the home and lifestyle he holds dearly.

A missing hiker. An abandoned camp. A silent forest holding a terrifying secret. When investigator Nora follows the vanishing trail of Kevin Maddox into the deep isolation of the Pacific Northwest, she expects to find a lost man or a tragic accident. Instead, she finds a meticulously abandoned campsite, cold ashes, and a haunting journal that hints at something far more sinister. As Nora pushes deeper into the dense, oppressive trees, she realizes the missing hikers share a chilling connection. They are not merely getting lost. They are being hunted. With miles of unforgiving terrain in ...

When a guest turns up dead at the newly opened Pinnacles Grand Hotel, ISB agent Felicity Harland finds herself summoned to a peculiar scene. A gentle breeze blows in from the balcony window, belying the violence of a man stabbed to death in his hotel room. It’s clear to Harland that this murder was personal, especially when the victim’s wife admits that she wanted him dead. But Harland isn’t so sure that this was a domestic dispute gone bad.

The silence in the deep woods is not always empty. Sometimes, it’s listening. The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650-mile journey through the last great wildlands of the American West. Thousands walk it, seeking solitude and adventure. But they are not always alone. For decades, a steady drumbeat of testimony has emerged from these remote spaces—chilling, firsthand accounts of encounters with something that should not exist. This is not a book of folklore. It is a sober presentation of testimony from the people who know this wilderness best: seasoned thru-hikers, Forest Service employees, ...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. In book thirteen, the Famous Five find out about something dangerous out in Mystery Moor. They'll have to risk the treacherous mists and follow the trail if they want...

A Calvin and Pudge Adventure! When a bobcat kitten pads into Calvin’s life, the woods begin whispering in clues—dashes on stones, bells on bridges, and mysteries tucked under willow roots. Scratch, the Cat Who Wasn’t a Cat is a heart-thumping, big-hearted middle-grade adventure about friendship, listening first, and protecting the wild places we love. Calvin thinks the wide world is one giant treasure hunt. Pudge (his ever-hungry beagle) thinks it’s mostly a snack hunt. And “Scratch”—the bobcat kitten who is absolutely not a house cat—thinks humans need lessons in porch ...

Join Harley Fremont, her K-9 partner, Gemma, and her many friends on an adventure that begins as a celebration which devolves into something much darker. Surrounded by glaciers and the Tongass National Forest, Harley, Gemma, and company search for an abducted man in the wilds of Alaska. The man is a Billy Joel look-alike who recently married Shirley Walters, a friend of Harley’s. While Shirley spirals, Harley and friends work to discover information about the men who were responsible. Too much time elapses after the abduction, causing everyone to be deeply concerned. Local police offer ...

There’s something precious hidden in the hills. But everyone who seeks it never returns… WWII vet Hayward Yost happily enjoys retirement in small-town Oklahoma, a million miles away from his war years. But when a buddy dies under mysterious circumstances and the police rule it an accident, the grizzled old-timer is convinced there’s something terribly wrong. And as rumors resurface about the legendary lost treasure of Belle Star, he digs into the case that looks more and more like murder. With shifty characters circling the little community and a Cherokee fable of Bigfoot protecting ...

A boy. A storm. A knife—and a secret buried by the river. When thirteen-year-old Noah Ridge sets out on a summer rafting trip through the rugged canyon country, he expects adventure—not disaster. But when a flash flood tears through camp, Noah is swept miles downstream and left alone in the wilderness with nothing but his backpack… and the knife his dad gave him the day before. Struggling to survive storms, hunger, and a broken ankle, Noah stumbles upon a half-buried truck with a skeleton inside—and a mystery that’s been hidden by the river for decades. Now, every decision could ...

Being a game warden in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado is all Jacob Cartwright ever wanted. It gave him a sense of purpose and belonging, and the animals he helped every day never asked him anything personal. There was no need to get married and have a family when his job kept him so busy and fulfilled. Until his new partner, Miranda Hartman, shows him things he never thought he was missing in his life. After working in corporate America left Miranda feeling bored and unsatisfied with life, she trades in her MBA for a tan uniform and a job that's sure to be filled with an adventure. Too bad...

The scattered bones of a young girl are discovered on the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. It appears the bones were never meant to be located. Harley Fremont and her K-9 partner, Gemma, are on the job, when another set of bones, from a second girl are discovered, along with a sugar skull. This time, law enforcement is sure the bones were meant to be found. The forest has miles of rugged trails, dozens of mines and caves, and dozens of cabins that could be the hiding place of the persons responsible, or make a great place to hide away a third abducted girl. Harley and Gemma are ...

After a recreation technician was abducted, Harley Fremont and her K-9 Partner, Gemma, race to Oregon to find her. Will a man covered in snake tattoos, multiple bombings, a domestic terrorism group, trailside graves, and a Fourth of July fiasco keep Harley and Gemma from success? Book three in the series brings you closer yet to Harley and Gemma, and introduces you to unforgettable new characters. Readers say this is another thrilling adventure.

A manhunt stretches from the foothill cities into the urban proximate San Bernardino National Forest of Southern California. Harley Fremont, and her K-9 partner, Gemma, are called back into action to resolve the case. Their quarry is a veteran who combines his military, plus search and rescue training, to elude searchers. He leaves behind bodies and false clues. Will Harley and Gemma miss the clues and lose their reputation for solving crimes? Join Harley and Gemma on their latest quest to find out. Readers call this a fast-paced, suspenseful read, with great characters.

The adventurous duo of Harley Fremont and her K-9 partner, Gemma, return in this action-packed hunt for two men. One man is running from charges of sexual harassment and for stealing from the government, while the other is either providing cover for him or is simply under the control of his authoritarian boss. The men take to the trails of Colorado's beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests. After conducting several interviews, Harley is convinced the men will do what they can to evade detection. Harley and Gemma work to expose the men for who they ...

Fascinated by the stunning Appalachian Trail landscapes? Craving a challenging adventure? Longing to disconnect from life's stress? If you answered "Yes," discover one of America's most beautiful, varied, and culturally significant landscapes.

Will blackmail and backpacking on an island famous for its wolves mend the relationship between Amy and her daughter? Or will they be next to die on Isle Royale? Emboldened by her adventures in the Grand Canyon, Amy Warren again laces up her hiking boots. She ferries with her daughter, Meagan, to Isle Royal National Park. When volunteer ranger Sarah Rochon is accused by a co-worker of assault and theft, Amy is torn between spending precious time with Meagan and clearing her best friend’s name. When Amy rescues Remington, a pampered Havanese show dog, from the frigid waters of Lake ...

Todd Schultz is going on the run from the law with the perfect plan to disappear into the Appalachian wilderness. When he stumbles into a horrifying situation, the price of Todd's freedom could be higher than he's willing to pay. Caught between his past, the police, and a homicidal madman, Todd knows that every decision could be his last.