Wild Instinct
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A gripping high-stakes thriller by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker.
Former Marine sniper Lew Gale, now a detective with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, is assigned to track and shoot a mountain lion that has killed a man in rugged country east of Laguna Beach, California.
The victim is Bennet Tarlow, a rich developer and man-about-town in upscale coastal Orange County. The investigation takes a chilling turn when Lew and his new partner, Daniela Mendez, discover that Bennet was dead long before the lion got to him. And while Bennet might have been the first to die, he certainly will not be the last.
“Parker is no slouch at plotting, but he particularly excels at creating flawed but sympathetic characters who are doing their best in a complex world. Gale and Mendez each have complicated lives but strive for justice even so.” — Library Journal“With effective surprises, memorable characters, and simmering SoCal atmosphere, this goes down smooth.” — Publishers Weekly
“The novel is a potent mixture of plot and character… it’s a gift to his many fans. Expect high demand for this title.” — Booklist
Info
ISBN: 9781250907912
Published Date: November 11, 2025
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Language: English
Page Count: 324
Size: 9.50" l x 6.50" w x 1.25" h
Category
Fiction