Book Description:
Something is terribly wrong in the nation’s oldest national park.
Horrific deaths have occurred throughout Yellowstone and everyone believes that a monstrous grizzly bear is on a rampage. Scientific evidence suggests another terrifying conclusion. For Chief Ranger Glenn Merrill, putting an end to the mysterious deaths is more than just his job, it is a mission that will take him to the brink of death and shatter the foundation of his beliefs.
Apparition Lake plunges Glenn, his full-blooded Shoshone friend Johnny Two Ravens, and Jennifer Davies, an aggressive young biologist, into a world of Indian mysticism where mankind and nature struggle for control of Mother Earth. Apparition Lake races through its supernatural tale of an environment that has “had enough” and the Native American spirit it uses to mete out its revenge.
My Review:
If you’ve never visited Yellowstone, this book will make your want to grab your RV and get traveling. The beautiful descriptions of the various park features reads like a travel brochure.
What I liked about this story was the Native American history and lore. You can tell a lot of research went into the story. I also liked that it wasn’t just the ‘white man’ who mistreated Mother Earth but the present Indians as well. There are always two sides to a coin. Out of the characters Silverbear effected me the most, and I cried for his plight.
Let’s not forget this is a horror story and like all horror stories, there are gruesome deaths. There were several points where I held my breath hoping they/it wouldn’t be next. Whew!
What I didn’t like was this disconnect I felt with some of Glenn’s reactions to Jennifer and Two Ravens. They felt out of character. I’ve read several of Doug’s books but none of Dan’s. Maybe it’s the co-author thing that made me feel that way. Regardless, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story.
If you love Native American lore, the supernatural and a good horror story, you would enjoy this book. Unfortunately, it’s no longer available. I waited to long to read and review it, but I would’ve gave it 5 golden eagle feathers.
