Critically acclaimed author, Alice Henderson sits atop the pyramid when it comes to the eco-thriller. Her Alex Carter series pulls a reader into exotic locations fraught with peril. In The Vanishing Kind, Henderson’s wildlife biologist character, Alex is pulled from a rare moment of normal life around other people when she’s called to a remote southwest preserve to locate a rare endangered species—the jaguar. Alex is a great character—strong, resilient, and smart.
Aside from the natural dangers of the jaguar’s habitat, Alex must contend with white supremicist gangs who pursue undocumented migrants who cross the preserve on their journey north. Mix in archeologists searching for relics with magical powers, cattle ranchers, and a mega-wealthy property owner—there’s a powder keg and the fuse is lit. A ripped from the headlines plot!
