Wolf, No Wolf A Gabriel Du Pré Mystery
Wolf, No Wolf A Gabriel Du Pré Mystery by Peter Bowen is a First Edition published by St. Martin’s Press in 1996. This 213-page novel follows Gabriel Du Pré, a fiddler in the Toussaint Bar, as he grapples with a series of violent events in Montana. The story begins with the unsettling news of ranchers’ cattle being shot and fences cut, leading to suspicions about environmentalists and a mysterious car with California plates. As tensions rise, Du Pré embarks on a quest for answers amidst escalating violence and media scrutiny.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines local culture with elements of mystery and suspense. The plot thickens with the discovery of dead protesters and a shocking mass murder of federal officials involved in wolf reintroduction efforts. Du Pré’s investigation is complicated by a fierce winter storm and the presence of the FBI, which adds pressure to an already volatile situation. The story incorporates themes of community, secrecy, and the challenges of balancing environmental concerns with local traditions, all while showcasing Bowen’s evocative writing style and a deep connection to the West.
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Gabriel Du Pre is fiddling for a crowd of dancers in the Toussaint Bar when strange news arrives: someone has cut the fences of several Montana ranchers and shot their cattle. A car with California plates – not much welcome in these parts – is suspected of the crime, along with environmentalists who protest against cattle grazing on public land.
Then the protesters turn up dead, shot and burned in their cars. Is one killer involved? Or a group sworn to secrecy? As the nation’s media descend upon Montana, Du Pre begins to search for answers. Pressure intensifies as the FBI begins its own investigation. Then comes another shock: a second mass murder, this time of federal fish-and-game officials who are reintroducing wolves to the Montana high country.
Du Pre’s search is hindered by a fierce winter storm that buries evidence (and nearly buries him), and by the FBI, whose agents infuriate a people noted for their privacy and independence. He’s helped by the steadfast love of Madeleine and the mysterious advice of Benetsee, the medicine man who drinks too much sweet wine. Working carefully to calm an explosive situation, Du Pre looks for a murderer – or murderers – in the faces of his friends.
Mingling Indian lore with wry humor, evocative writing, and a sure feel for the West, Wolf, No Wolf is the third book in this highly acclaimed series of mysteries featuring Gabriel Du Pre.
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