Trail of Murder

by Christine Andreae

Book Overview

It began with a phone call about a phone call. For Lee Squires, this particular phone call couldn't have come at a better time. English professor, poet, and professional house-sitter, Lee is wallowing in the heat and humidity of a Washington, D.C., summer and in the self-pity and depression that have been shadowing her life for some time. It seems that a friend of hers has given her name to Pete Bonsecours, a Montana wilderness outfitter desperately...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373261837
• ISBN13: 9780373261833
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Worldwide Library
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.1" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Clever writing by an outdoorsy poet

I've seen this setting somewhere before, wilderness trek with the heroine the cook who whips up quick meals inbetween murders and accidents. What saves the book from a mediocre plot is the writing- the description of the Montana wilderness; the details of outfitting, packing, unpacking, loading mules and horses for a wilderness trek; and cooking under a cook fly with limited equipment and ingredients.The heroine of the book is an erstwhile poet, so her descriptive writing of the surroundings and the people on the trip are interesting and new,though sometimes very detailed.A "woman's" book, too slow for those who want a fast paced thriller. But it's a how-to for those who want to trek the wilderness.

Literate, evocative, unusual setting, gets details right.

Compared to many mass-market mysteries, I thought this author far more literate than average. The writing was crisp, witty and enjoyable. While hard-core mystery fans may be disappointed with some of the plot, I found the book gripping. I enjoyed the evocative descriptions of Montana scenery, and for once, an author describes equestrian activities and accoutrements with the accuracy of someone who has either been there, or been briefed well. (Too many fictional works that rely on horsey settings contain inaccuracies that annoy people who really know horses.) A commendable first effort and worth the read.