Killer on the loose.Tracking Rivalry.Revenge could get them killed.Fish and Wildlife Oregon State Trooper Gabriel Hawke is set to teach a class at a Search and Rescue conference in Idaho when a dangerous inmate breaks out of prison. It is believed the man is headed to Hells Canyon.Hawke is enlisted to find the escapee. He’s paired with a boastful tracker who doesn’t follow directions, making them … follow directions, making them both targets.
Before the dust settles, the other tracker is dead and Hawke is twisting in the wind for letting the possible killer get away.
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Chattering Blue Jay, by Paty Jager, is the fourth book in her Gabriel Hawke series. Having read several books by this author, I was looking forward to reading this one and was not disappointed. Hawke of Native American heritage is a fish and wildlife state trooper. While at an out-of-state conference is tasked with finding an escaped prisoner, and there ensues a good murder mystery–one that keeps the reader guessing, often as to who is the good guy and who is the bad guy! With plenty of twists to the plot, the author keeps the reader’s interest high. A well-plotted murder mystery, great scene descriptions, a bit of romance, and Horse and Dog all pull the reader quickly into the story. I look forward to reading more of this author’s works. The narrator, Larry Gorman, does a good job giving voice to the characters as he reads the story, which made for an enjoyable listening experience. I listened to a complimentary copy of the audiobook and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.
This is my favorite in the series so far. I was pulled in from the start and did not want to put the book down. The mystery is has a multitude of twists and turns to keep the reader entertained and guessing who the murderer is. I love Hawke’s character. He is a strong protagonist, but the recurring secondary characters are just as strong and necessary to the storyline. Since Hawke’s usually prefers to work alone with his animal companions, it was nice to see how he handled having a partner. Especially a partner that he didn’t want. This made for some entertaining scenes.
I listened to the audio version of this book. The narrator, Larry Gorman, is great. Mr. Gorman does a fantastic job of bringing Hawke and the other characters to life.
All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone.
law-enforcement, action, thriller
While at a seminar he’d rather miss, Fish and Wildlife Oregon State Trooper Gabriel Hawke gets tagged to go on a hunt for an escaped villain through difficult terrain while partnered with a classic blowhard who is more hindrance than anything else. Hawke is the kind of man often described as laconic as in the Gary Cooper of old movies style and with a talent for tracking and for naming his working animals very simply. All of the characters are spot on real and the imagery of the region is often breathtaking. The plot is tight and suspenseful. I really enjoyed it!
Larry Gorman (narrator) gives a good performance in the sense that I felt that he WAS Trooper Hawke!
I won this book in a giveaway. Yay me!
This was a well-written, entertaining book. Fish and Wildlife Oregon State Trooper Gabriel Hawke is pulled away from a conference to track an escaped convict, along with another tracker. The other tracker ends up dead and Hawke is more determined than ever to bring the person responsible to justice. It’s interesting to read about Hawke’s tracking methods and how he goes about solving mysteries. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books in this series as well as other books by this author.
This book and this series have been a fantastic read with lots of twists and turns with characters that you are not sure if they are helping or trying to make circumstances worse.
This is such an interesting, well potted mystery.
I strongly encourage you to read the book.
I was given a copy of the book and voluntarily wrote a review.
I received an author’s copy and have left an honest review
Excellent story! Gabriel Hawke is attending a search and rescue conference (under some duress) when he is pulled out of delivering a workshop to track an escaped killer. He’s saddled with a partner again under duress, since the tracking partner is more than a little full of himself. Hawke sets off with Dog and his signature determination. This is a well plotted, take no prisoners mystery; every time I thought I had it figured out, the story spun me for a loop. Terrific storytelling and this book totally held my interest. The development of the Hawke stories has been great. I rec’d a copy for an honest review, and for a book as good as this one, giving that review was a pleasure.
I absolutely love this series. I come from a law enforcement family and always listened attentively to all their stories. I really like how Ms. Jager used the scenery and it’s description as almost another character in the story. It thrills me how Hawke travels so effortlessly (or so it seems to me) through the undeveloped sections of his state and now has crossed state lines into Idaho.
Lots of twists and surprises in this installment of Hawke’s life and work. I am really happy with the ending of this story. In fact I am still smiling as I write this.