Wild Instinct
Lew Gale, the 43-year old detective at the center of T. Jefferson Parker’s Wild Instinct is well acquainted with the mountain lions that prowl his semirural Sheriff’s Department beat near San Juan Capistrano in Southern California ... When a half-eaten human corpse is found in a nearby wilderness park, Lew is sent to find the 'killer cat' thought responsible ... Paired with Lew is his new partner, 38-year-old Det. Sgt. Daniela Mendez, a single mother and a crack pistol shot ... Their styles prove surprisingly complementary in this thoughtful and character-rich police procedural.
Parker is no slouch at plotting, but he particularly excels at creating flawed but sympathetic characters who are doing their best in a complex world.
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A potent mixture of plot and character ... Lew Gale, marksman turned detective, a man we suspect has a complicated history, is one of Parker’s most compelling creations ... Whether this is a stand-alone novel (some of Parker’s best works are his one-shots) or the first in a series, it’s a gift to his many fans. Expect high demand for this title.
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