Ill Wind
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Back Cover: It is rumored that the Old Ones still haunt Mesa Verde--- the restless spirits of the Anasazi, who carved theis homes in the mountain's face 8 centuries ago...and then disappeared from the earth.
Newly assigned national parks ranger Anna Pigeon seeks solace from her own personal demons in the ancient cave dwellings od a vanished Native American civilization. But an inexplicable illness affecting visitors to the popular Colorado landmark has dragged her from her reverie--as have two mysterious tragedies: the death of a child and the murder of a friend. And now she must find the very human source of the evil wind that is blowing through the ruins. For it threatens more innocent lives, Mother Nature....and Anna herself.
Newly assigned national parks ranger Anna Pigeon seeks solace from her own personal demons in the ancient cave dwellings od a vanished Native American civilization. But an inexplicable illness affecting visitors to the popular Colorado landmark has dragged her from her reverie--as have two mysterious tragedies: the death of a child and the murder of a friend. And now she must find the very human source of the evil wind that is blowing through the ruins. For it threatens more innocent lives, Mother Nature....and Anna herself.
Journal Entry 2 by bkwrm23 at MBB2 in -- Bookbox, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Thursday, June 26, 2003
Released on Thursday, June 26, 2003 at MBB2 in Mystery Book Box 2, postal release USA.
Taken from Mystery Book Box 2 (MBB2). Have never read this particular writer before and am looking forward to it.
Sorry it took so long to get to this. I liked this one. Interesting Native American info and a pretty good mystery.
Offering on CasualReader's Book relay site.
Offering on CasualReader's Book relay site.
Rec'd this book in the mail today as part of a bookrelay.. Looks like an interesting read. Will journal here when it continues it's journey. Thanks!
1/12/04-Was a good quick read.. will be passing it along soon.
1/12/04-Was a good quick read.. will be passing it along soon.
Sending this to Sleone as a congrat's for completing the January 7 in 1 challenge.. I checked everyone who participated wish list's and this book was on hers! Kudo's to you Sleone!
Please pass this along to a fellow bookcrosser once you have read it. Thanks and enjoy!!
Please pass this along to a fellow bookcrosser once you have read it. Thanks and enjoy!!
Thank you so much!~I love this series.
Enjoyed and will now pass on.
Journal Entry 9 by sleone at book relay release in Oakland, California USA on Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Release planned for Thursday, February 19, 2004 at book relay release in Oakland, California USA.
sending to Maurean as bookrelay
sending to Maurean as bookrelay
Got this out of the mailbox today, passed on to me from the relay site (Thanks, Sleone!!) Will journal as soon as I've had a chance to read it.
I really enjoyed this story. This was my first foray into Barr's writing, and I was really pulled into the tale by her style - the characters were very complex and well-developed (I was drawn to Anna with her fallible, human characteristics); her vivid descriptions of the area made me feel like I was "there" , and her narratives really brought the story to life. And, the mystery was fabulous and extremely satisfying...all in all, a well-plotted and well-written story, and I will definately add Ms. Barr to my must-read author list!
This is going out on my next PO run to Abkilliki in MO, as a trade she offered me for Dark Paradise by Tami Hoag.I hope she enjoys it as much as I did!! *mailed 8/2
Came in the mail yeasterday! Thank you so much Maurean. I look forward to reading this one!
July 16, 2005
So far I really like this book. It hasn't gotten very exciting yet, but the author is taking time to build up the characters, especially Anna's. I really like the situation Barr is puttig Anna in. I also like the trips through Anna's mind Barr leads us through. Confident and secure, Anna seems the perfect heroine. I imagine however, all this fortifying is going to lead us to a very dark place with a lot of incredible fear and suspense with Anna.
Several references to sex have been made. Some are abstract, nonetheless, this is not a book for kids.
PROGRESS 48/309
July 16, 2005
So far I really like this book. It hasn't gotten very exciting yet, but the author is taking time to build up the characters, especially Anna's. I really like the situation Barr is puttig Anna in. I also like the trips through Anna's mind Barr leads us through. Confident and secure, Anna seems the perfect heroine. I imagine however, all this fortifying is going to lead us to a very dark place with a lot of incredible fear and suspense with Anna.
Several references to sex have been made. Some are abstract, nonetheless, this is not a book for kids.
PROGRESS 48/309
Finally! I just finished this book minutes ago! Can you believe it takes me that long to read a book? It probably would have moved faster for me if I was really into it, and if I committed more time each day to reading. I'm a meandering reader though. Sorry for the delay.
Overall this was a really good book. Though the plot line didn't grip me or even titillate me, I enjoyed the author's great skill in developing Anna's character, and her incredible use of sensory details. The way Barr writes is truely refreshing. I learned a lot about a National Park that I have never visited too.
In the end, this mystery was very good. The plot and "evil" that materialized in the last 3-5 chapters was really good. I especially liked the tension between Anna and other characters. She kinda struck me as the kind of person that gets under other peoples' skins, unintentionally of course. Anna's own problems are far too consuming for her to fret over petty relationships and voodoo mysteries. When she stumbles into a mystery she really stumbles.
Overall a very good read for mystery lovers.
Overall this was a really good book. Though the plot line didn't grip me or even titillate me, I enjoyed the author's great skill in developing Anna's character, and her incredible use of sensory details. The way Barr writes is truely refreshing. I learned a lot about a National Park that I have never visited too.
In the end, this mystery was very good. The plot and "evil" that materialized in the last 3-5 chapters was really good. I especially liked the tension between Anna and other characters. She kinda struck me as the kind of person that gets under other peoples' skins, unintentionally of course. Anna's own problems are far too consuming for her to fret over petty relationships and voodoo mysteries. When she stumbles into a mystery she really stumbles.
Overall a very good read for mystery lovers.
Journal Entry 15 by abkilliki at Controlled Release to Another BookCrosser in Novinger, Missouri USA on Saturday, September 17, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (9/17/2005 UTC) at Controlled Release to Another BookCrosser in Novinger, Missouri USA
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RABCK! Sent off to Sunshinedreem in Frederick, MD as requested. Hope she enjoys it.
RABCK! Sent off to Sunshinedreem in Frederick, MD as requested. Hope she enjoys it.
I received this in the mail over the weekend, thank you so much for sending it! I've heard a lot of good things about this author and I can't wait to read it.
I just started reading this today, sorry for taking so long to get to it. I've read about the first 15 pages and honestly I love it already! I'll update this journal entry again once I've finished the book.
I finished reading this a few days ago while I was on vacation and I really loved it. The characters were described very well and even though the story really wasn't gripping it did keep you guessing for quite awhile. Thanks for sharing it with me, and I promise to pass it on soon.
Journal Entry 19 by sunshinedreem at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland USA on Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (10/11/2006 UTC) at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland USA
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I grabbed the book from a table it was "left" at at Frederick Community College and took it to Europe with me as some light reading and it was an easy read. I like mystery novels and the book was intrigueing and kept me involved to the last chapter.
CAUGHT IN FREDERICK MD USA
CAUGHT IN FREDERICK MD USA
