Warden Force: Delta Ghosts and Other True Game Warden Adventures: Episodes 27-38

Warden Force #3

by Terry Hodges

Warden Force is a collection of award-winning short stories currently spanning seven volumes. Each story reveals the true adventures of California Fish and Game Wardens and the wildlife-destroying outlaws they pursue. These stories illustrate the wide variety of wildlife-related problems wardens face in California, which has a greater diversity of wildlife and wildlife habitat than any other state and is second only to Alaska in its vast expanses of wilderness. Book 3 - Delta Episodes 27 - 38 Delta Ghosts - A team of wardens ambush outlaw gillnetters at Grizzly Bay, in the same Delta waters patrolled 80 years earlier by Fish Patrol Warden and famous writer, Taylor London. Smooth Operator - Wardens stalk a cagy and arrogant abalone-poaching commercial sea urchin diver. Time Bomb - A dangerous and mentally unstable deer poacher proves highly troubling for pursuing wardens. Cheaters - An inexperienced warden consults an old pro of his profession to capture a pair of super-wary striped bass snaggers. Tiger’s Revenge - A cocky and confident salmon poacher makes the mistake of “pulling the tail of the tiger,” that is, taunting a local game warden. A Calculated Risk - Despite a comedy of errors, wardens close in on highly destructive pig poachers. Killer John - Future serial killer? Wardens deal with a scary deer poacher and born killer. New Talent - A new warden astounds a mentor with his almost super-human sensory skills. Slow Learners - A once major league pitcher proves to be a highly interesting adversary for wardens. Davie Crockett and the Bush Baby - A Hollywood stunt man and elk poacher tangles with border wardens. Then Came Speedy - A Peruvian sheepherder and a small sheepdog pay dearly to save their sheep from marauding bears in high meadows of the Sierra Nevada range. Lethal Intent - Would-be assassins are thwarted by a fearless warden who puts his life on the line for the intended victims.

172 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2016

Reviews

[Emmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I don’t know much about hunting, fishing, poaching, or game wardens. I don’t even like eating deer meat....
When I visit the national parks, I usually lounge near streams, rivers, or a pavilion. I’ll listen to the birds and enjoy nature.
But every now and again, I like to broaden my horizons and learn something new.
I’ve lived in the country (it’s more like a county) for most if my life and last week, I saw a deer in my back yard for the first time ever. So I requested a free review copy of this audiobook and am so tickled I did!
Once, I requested a similar book by a park ranger and I regretted it. It was boring and ill- written and delivered. Like total failure.

Game Warden, however is a series of A Day in the Life. I’m sure not all days are as exciting and rewarding, but it definitely gleamed their stories in a interesting and captivating spell. I didn’t learn how to hunt or fish but I have a new respect for those in these professions. I’ve already listed the series in my Audible Wish Cart and hope to listen to the other four before the end of the year. One a month should work!

I’m not sure if it would capture and maintain the attention of younger listeners, but it’s mild in nature and I loved it - definitely recommended.

[Ursula Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tangle with Some Serious Bad Guys

Another great edition of the Warden Force series. The Wardens deal with some hard core bad guys in this chapter as well as some wonderful warden lore stories are shared. Unfortunately, there is no audiobook version of this book. A thrilling, exciting chapter in the series. On to the next book!

[Sherry Vaughan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honest

If you want to read a lot of funny stories about poachers and their antics, then this is not the book for you. Ooh, there are some funny moments but this book is not a trip to Red Neck country. Instead, it is an honest look at the trials and tribulations of a Game Warden. This book is written by people who stick their necks out to help preserve our wildlife.

[Douglas Reedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book.

The author of this book has collected many interesting stories. All along the West coast of the United States. Some stories are pretty good and interesting.