Rattlesnake Island
Rattlesnake Island

Author: Randall N. Dunn

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2012-01-12

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9781462065141

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Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire is a paradise on earth. Its not only beautiful but also peacefula perfect place to unwinduntil a ruthless killer starts taking innocent lives. Following a horrific double homicide, the small communities surrounding the lake are wondering who the next victim will be and what the killer wants. Russian-American police officer Vanya Petrova is enraged that someone has shattered paradise on her lake community. She seems to be the central figure in this murderers bloody rampage. Vanya suspects shes somehow acquainted with the sick man responsible for the bloodshedthat the whole mess might involve a Russian crime boss who seeks revenge. The killer wont settle for inciting fear in Vanyas community. He wants to ruin her life too. He doesnt necessarily want her dead; instead, hes intent on shoving Vanya over the cliff of insanity. There is one thing, however, that he doesnt plan on: Vanya fighting back. She stands up for her family, friends, and community, and she wont give up without a struggle. Even if it means losing her very life.

Rattlesnake Island
Rattlesnake Island

Author: Randall N. Dunn

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781462065004

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Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire is a paradise on earth. It's not only beautiful but also peaceful a perfect place to unwind until a ruthless killer starts taking innocent lives. Following a horrific double homicide, the small communities surrounding the lake are wondering who the next victim will be and what the killer wants. Russian-American police officer Vanya Petrova is enraged that someone has shattered paradise on her lake community. She seems to be the central figure in this murderer's bloody rampage. Vanya suspects she's somehow acquainted with the sick man responsible for the bloodshed that the whole mess might involve a Russian crime boss who seeks revenge. The killer won't settle for inciting fear in Vanya's community. He wants to ruin her life too. He doesn't necessarily want her dead; instead, he's intent on shoving Vanya over the cliff of insanity. There is one thing, however, that he doesn't plan on: Vanya fighting back. She stands up for her family, friends, and community, and she won't give up without a struggle. Even if it means losing her very life.

America's Snake
America's Snake

Author: Ted Levin

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2016-05-12

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 022604078X

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The acclaimed naturalist offers an in-depth profile of the timber rattlesnake, from its unique biological adaptations to its role in American history. The ominous rattle of the timber rattlesnake is one of the most famous—and terrifying—sounds in nature. Today, they are found in thirty-one states and many major cities. Yet most Americans have never seen a timber rattler, and only know them from movies or our frightened imaginations. Ted Levin aims to change that with America’s Snake. This portrait of the timber rattler explores its significance in American frontier history, and sheds light on the heroic efforts to protect the species against habitat loss, climate change, and the human tendency to kill what we fear. Taking us from labs where the secrets of the snake’s evolutionary adaptations are being unlocked to far-flung habitats that are protected by dedicated herpetologists, Levin paints a picture of a fascinating creature: peaceable, social, long-lived, and, despite our phobias, not inclined to bite. The timber rattler emerges here as an emblem of America, but also of the struggles involved in protecting the natural world. A wonderful mix of natural history, travel writing, and exemplary journalism, America’s Snake is loaded with remarkable characters—none more so than the snake itself: frightening, fascinating, and unforgettable. A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award-winner