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Mortal Fall (2016)

di Christine Carbo

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"A wildlife biologist's shocking death leads to chilling discoveries about a home for troubled teens in Christine Carbo's haunting and compelling new crime novel set in the wilds of Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park police officer Monty Harris knows that each summer at least one person--be it a reckless, arrogant climber or a distracted hiker--will meet tragedy in the park. But Paul "Wolfie" Sedgewick's fatal fall from the sheer cliffs near Going-To-the-Sun Road is incomprehensible. Wolfie was an experienced and highly regarded wildlife biologist who knew all too well the perils that Glacier's treacherous terrain presents--and how to avoid them. The case, so close to home, has frayed park employee emotions. Yet calm and methodical lead investigator Monty senses in his gut that something isn't right. So when whispers of irresponsibility or suicide emerge, tarnishing Wolfie's reputation, Monty dedicates himself to uncovering the truth, for the sake of the man's family and to satisfy his own persistent sense of unease. Monty discovers that Wolfie's zealous studies of Glacier's mysterious, embattled wolverine population, so vital to park ecology, had met resistance, both local and federal. To muddy the waters further, a wilderness facility for rehabilitating troubled teens--one that Monty's older brother attended--may have a disturbing connection to the case. As Monty delves further into an investigation that goes deeper than he ever imagined, he wrestles with the demons of his past, which lead back to harsh betrayals he thought he'd buried long ago. And then a second body is found"--… (altro)
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Interesting mystery story set in and around Glacier NP.

This had quite a lot of non-mystery family drama as well as the central whodunnit and as long as this series continues that is good use of space but only if the series continues. ( )
  hmonkeyreads | Jan 25, 2024 |
There's a lot to unpack in the plot--child neglect and abuse, mental illness, bullying, teenage treatment facilities, marital strife, incipient friendship/romance. I found the writing labored, very wordy, and sometimes unclear, even though you could see the author struggling to provide clarity in very specific descriptions that could perhaps have been omitted altogether. I found myself wanting to mark up the text, and I do think another editing pass would have made this a better book. The main character did not feel authentic or relatable to me. There were some asides on wildlife conservation that I found distracting and out of place, even though I am interested in the topic and haven't minded similar asides in works by Hiaasen, for example--heavier editing would probably have made a difference in the flow of this info within the plot. The Glacier NP setting was a great backdrop, and the plot solidly intriguing, but for me the writing and execution just doesn't compare to say, Nevada Barr's NP mystery series. Although billed as a novel of suspense, I didn't feel real suspense until around page 340. It was OK, and I did manage to finish, but only because I hate to give up. ( )
  SusanBraxton | Oct 8, 2023 |
Glacier National Park police officer Monty Harris knows that each summer at least one person will meet tragedy in the park. But Paul "Wolfie" Sedgewick's fatal fall from the sheer cliffs near Going-To-the-Sun Road is incomprehensible. Wolfie was an experienced and highly regarded wildlife biologist. Calm and methodical lead investigator Monty senses in his gut that something isn't right. So when whispers of irresponsibility or suicide emerge, tarnishing Wolfie's reputation, Monty dedicates himself to uncovering the truth. To muddy the waters further, a wilderness facility for rehabilitating troubled teens--one that Monty's older brother attended--may have a disturbing connection to the case.

The story was from the perspective of Monty who worked hard to make a positive life for himself after growing up in a difficult family. There is a very good portrayal of his mother, who is mentally ill, and the impact it has on the family. The story develops slowly and there are many details about Monty’s life and the investigation that some people may find tedious but I enjoyed it. The characters were believable, I could relate and sympathize with Monty and the ending was bittersweet. I will be reading more from this author. ( )
  gaylebutz | Aug 11, 2021 |
This is the second of a series of mysteries set in Glacier National Park. As the author focuses on a different protagonist each time, it works as a stand alone, although some references are made to the previous book.

A body is found down a cliff just off a popular hiking trail. Although it was clear that the person fell, he was an experienced back country researcher. There are no signs that he tried to break his fall. His research might have resulted in wolverines being put on the endangered species list, a controversial move which would eliminate wolverine trapping and possibly limit use of public land.

While park officer Monty Harris is investigating the first body, he finds a body of a second man nearby. This body was clearly on the site before the researcher’s body. What could have linked these two men?

The investigation takes Monty into his own troubled past. His older brother still lives in the area and may or may not know more about Monty’s childhood friend who mysteriously disappeared after a prank gone wrong by the older brother. Monty’s father is an alcoholic; his mother was often immobilized by mental illness. His brother spent part of his teen years in a wilderness type school for troubled youth.

The writing is beautiful, especially the descriptions of Glacier National Park and the surrounding wilderness areas. I enjoyed the environmental and wildlife issues. The mystery itself was less compelling, and I felt that the ending had pulled a rabbit out of a hat. ( )
  streamsong | Jul 6, 2021 |
Christine Carbo is an excellent writer. She draws the reader into her characters’ world, making them see what they see, putting the reader into their fictional shoes. Her descriptions and insights are wonderful. That said, for a suspense novel, her writing is a little too good. By that I mean that perhaps it’s too literary. The wonderfully crafted sentences detract from the story’s momentum.

Maybe I’m alone in this as a reader and a writer, but I feel there’s a huge distinction between sentences that leave you breathless due to beautifully crafted language and those that leave you breathless due to magnificently crafted suspense. It’s hard for the two to meet. Not impossible, but hard.

The good news is that over the course of the hundreds of pages of a novel, there’s a time and a place for both. Reading is like breathing. When the tension mounts, the sentences, like our breathes, need to become shorter – quick, simple and easy, with nothing to take the reader out of the zone. Wordiness bogs the reader down, slowing their pace, their breathing, their heartbeat. It brings them back to reality, and who wants that?

I enjoyed this book, but found it a little too slow because of the good writing. Is that a valid complaint? Carbo in a new author and I have a feeling she’s got wonderful things in store for her readers. I love reading about Montana’s wilderness and Glacier National Park. 4-4.5 stars. ( )
  ShannonHollinger | Feb 15, 2021 |
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"A wildlife biologist's shocking death leads to chilling discoveries about a home for troubled teens in Christine Carbo's haunting and compelling new crime novel set in the wilds of Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park police officer Monty Harris knows that each summer at least one person--be it a reckless, arrogant climber or a distracted hiker--will meet tragedy in the park. But Paul "Wolfie" Sedgewick's fatal fall from the sheer cliffs near Going-To-the-Sun Road is incomprehensible. Wolfie was an experienced and highly regarded wildlife biologist who knew all too well the perils that Glacier's treacherous terrain presents--and how to avoid them. The case, so close to home, has frayed park employee emotions. Yet calm and methodical lead investigator Monty senses in his gut that something isn't right. So when whispers of irresponsibility or suicide emerge, tarnishing Wolfie's reputation, Monty dedicates himself to uncovering the truth, for the sake of the man's family and to satisfy his own persistent sense of unease. Monty discovers that Wolfie's zealous studies of Glacier's mysterious, embattled wolverine population, so vital to park ecology, had met resistance, both local and federal. To muddy the waters further, a wilderness facility for rehabilitating troubled teens--one that Monty's older brother attended--may have a disturbing connection to the case. As Monty delves further into an investigation that goes deeper than he ever imagined, he wrestles with the demons of his past, which lead back to harsh betrayals he thought he'd buried long ago. And then a second body is found"--

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