Claws 2

by Stacey Cochran

Down on her luck and bankrupt, embattled wildlife biologist Dr. Angie Rippard accepts a long-shot assignment from the governor of Colorado to determine once and for all if grizzly bears are completely extinct in the southwest corner of the state.

No one has seen a grizzly north of Durango since 1979, but the governor needs proof to halt development of a 6,000-acre ski resort that will devastate the natural resources of the region.

What Angie finds will forever disrupt construction of the 500-million-dollar resort, and pits her against powerful political forces that will stop at nothing to see that her research never sees the light of day… even if it means hunting her to her death through the worst snowstorm ever seen in the mountains near Telluride.

Genres: Thriller

221 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 23, 2010

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The bear attack sequences definitely grab your attention. You don't want to put the book down during one of these. I couldn't quite believe that the heroine completely went off the deep end and tried to exact justice for the bears. Will she return again to try to save another group of animals even though she thinks she is wanted by the FBI for murder?

[Smf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much better than the first novel. Writing is improved. Loved the scenery, which the writer describes in rich detail. Yes, bears don't act the way they do in this novel in real life--that's why it's called fiction. I only wish author had contrived a reason within the confines of the plot. Good read nonetheless. I loved the setting.

[Larry Cook · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another great read. Very good book.