Bearskin

In Bearskin, Rice Moore seeks refuge from his troubled past while guarding a remote forest preserve in Virginian Appalachia, where he focuses on wildlife tracking and cabin refurbishment. However, his solitude is shattered when he discovers a slain bear, prompting him to delve into the growing threat of poachers. As Rice partners with a scientist to combat this new danger, he finds himself entangled in conflicts with locals and the looming shadow of the drug cartels he betrayed. James McLaughlin's evocative prose vividly captures the beauty and peril of the landscape, creating a haunting and gripping narrative.