A Solitude of Wolverines

My rating: 4 stars

Traumatized by a horrifying act of violence that took place at an event at which she was speaking, wildlife biologist Alex Carter decides to get away from Boston by accepting a research position at a wolverine wildlife preserve in a remote area of Montana. She thinks the solitary, quiet setting will be a perfect opportunity to get away from the city and the memory of the traumatic event. Instead, she quickly learns that not all the locals are happy to have her there and there are some shady shenanigans happening. She begins to experience strange incidents and quickly learns there is more to this sleepy rural area than meets the eye.

If I had to describe this book in one sentence it would be “Hanna (the movie) meets Longmire (the tv show).” This was a fun, high-energy, fast-paced story that read like an action movie. If you're looking for high-brow literary fiction, this is not it. But if you're looking for a thrilling mystery with a strong woman main character and a somewhat surprising reveal at the end, then this definitely fits the bill. The writing is engaging, entertaining, and the plot moves quickly, making it an easy “one-sitting” read.

CW: semi-graphic violence, animal abuse