The Nature of Things Ellen Wilson 9780989708319 Books
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A mystery that is a deliciously toxic mix of environmental crime and murder. Events quickly unravel as conservation officer Clare McElroy must contend with a black bear attack on her watch. Now the feds must get involved and no-nonsense McElroy is more than a little peeved that the humans are proving harder to manage than the wildlife. Small town life is pretty predictable in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, but things will never be the same when McElroy's artist brother comes to live with her and Chicago assistant DA Pheeny Delmato comes to town to investigate a murder. As the events become increasingly intertwined and beyond her control, McElroy realizes there's only one thing left for her to do.
The Nature of Things Ellen Wilson 9780989708319 Books
In Ellen Wilson’s novel The Nature of Things, she does a great job of gathering all of the elements of a good mystery together in a way that is entertaining and doesn’t let up until the last page. The book begins with environmental officer Clare McElroy investigating a black bear attack in a campground in Upper Peninsula Michigan. Having spent a lot of time in campgrounds where bears are a nuisance, it was hard for me to keep my feet still as I read the opening chapter of this book. Clare is a gutsy officer who has to contend with disgruntled campers who want to shift the blame for their carelessness after having little enough judgment to feed a bear. This book would make a good movie, and as I read it, I could visualize a younger Jody Foster playing Clare. Not only does Clare come to life on the page, the rest of the characters are equally real -- and there is a wide assortment of them.There are too many books where the author doesn’t pick a theme, and the result is a hodge-podge of events that don’t hang well together. The theme here is the conflict between what is needed to protect the environment, versus the needs of the people who live in close proximity with the animals. You can also feel the atmosphere of the area where the story unwinds -- the forest, the quant tavern/restaurant where much of the action takes place, and the lake. The characters in this story are a combination of desires, and the conflicting personal flaws that keep them from realizing their goals. There is no melodrama here, but just the right amount of angst to make everything interesting.
The story is further conflicted when assistant district attorney Pheeny Delmato comes to town to investigate a murder, and the problems of all the characters become entwined. Murder, greed, and suspicion are a good combination -- especially when you throw characters who are conflicted into the mix. If you like mystery, suspense, with just the right amount of romance, you are going to love this book.
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The Nature of Things Ellen Wilson 9780989708319 Books Reviews
The Nature of Things is a fantastic mystery that never lets you down. I was not able to put it down.
The action is set in Upper Peninsula Michigan. Brave environmental officer, Clare McElroy, investigates a black bear attack. She must deal with the angry campers who want to dodge their responsibility and blame others after their mistake of feeding a bear.
Things are brought to a head when Pheeny Delmato comes to town chase up a murder enquiry. The lives of all the characters become entwined and complex web.
The action in this book is easy to imagine. The imagery abounds and is quite wonderful. I really felt like I was there in thick of it. The characters are great, very real and convincing with different dimensions to them. The writing is subtle and not overdone.
I highly recommend this book. Don’t miss out. Can’t wait to read more by this author.
In Ellen Wilson’s novel The Nature of Things, she does a great job of gathering all of the elements of a good mystery together in a way that is entertaining and doesn’t let up until the last page. The book begins with environmental officer Clare McElroy investigating a black bear attack in a campground in Upper Peninsula Michigan. Having spent a lot of time in campgrounds where bears are a nuisance, it was hard for me to keep my feet still as I read the opening chapter of this book. Clare is a gutsy officer who has to contend with disgruntled campers who want to shift the blame for their carelessness after having little enough judgment to feed a bear. This book would make a good movie, and as I read it, I could visualize a younger Jody Foster playing Clare. Not only does Clare come to life on the page, the rest of the characters are equally real -- and there is a wide assortment of them.
There are too many books where the author doesn’t pick a theme, and the result is a hodge-podge of events that don’t hang well together. The theme here is the conflict between what is needed to protect the environment, versus the needs of the people who live in close proximity with the animals. You can also feel the atmosphere of the area where the story unwinds -- the forest, the quant tavern/restaurant where much of the action takes place, and the lake. The characters in this story are a combination of desires, and the conflicting personal flaws that keep them from realizing their goals. There is no melodrama here, but just the right amount of angst to make everything interesting.
The story is further conflicted when assistant district attorney Pheeny Delmato comes to town to investigate a murder, and the problems of all the characters become entwined. Murder, greed, and suspicion are a good combination -- especially when you throw characters who are conflicted into the mix. If you like mystery, suspense, with just the right amount of romance, you are going to love this book.
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