In "Shadows of Death" (Minotaur Books, $29.95 hardcover), author David Sundstrand introduces readers to a new brand of serial killers -- enraged animal-rights activists.
Ranger Frank Flynn investigates the murder of two poachers who had been slaughtering wild burros in the Mojave Desert. Then the murder is linked to an unusual series of crimes in Southern California: a commercial fisherman who cut the beaks off pelicans is found dead and lipless; another who ran a dogfighting ring is killed by his own dogs; two boys who posted a YouTube video of themselves blowing up cats are missing and not expected to be found.
The crimes are alleged to have been committed by an animal-rights terrorist group that is particularly incensed by hunters who boost their reputations by making trophy kills at commercial hunting resorts.
"Shadows of Death" isn't great literature, but it is a fun read that touches on a variety of thought-provoking issues. The book's irreverent Native Indian protagonist and austere desert setting will also have particular appeal for fans of Western mysteries.
Source: elpasotimes.com
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