Rattlesnake Bluff
Rattlesnake Bluff by Cary J. Griffith, published by Adventure Publications in 2025, is a suspenseful novel that follows special agent Sam Rivers as he investigates a murder linked to the rare eastern massasauga rattlesnake. This endangered species unexpectedly halts construction on an upscale housing development in Southeast Minnesota, prompting Sam to take immediate action to protect the snake and its habitat. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of anomalies that challenge the initial circumstances surrounding the snake’s appearance.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and crime, as Sam teams up with herpetologist Gina Larkspur to unravel a 25-year-old crime connected to the endangered species. As they navigate the complexities of the case, the stakes rise with each discovery, leading to a race against time to prevent further tragedies. With 384 pages of fast-paced action, this edition offers an engaging exploration of themes related to wildlife conservation and the darker side of human motives.
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When the mysterious appearance of an endangered snake leads to murder, special agent Sam Rivers must solve the case before those responsible can slither away.
The appearance of a rattlesnake wouldn’t normally be enough to halt construction on Alta Vista, an upscale housing development in Southeast Minnesota’s bluff country. But this is no ordinary reptile; it’s a rare eastern massasauga rattlesnake (EMR). The endangered snake has not been seen in the region for more than two decades, so Sam Rivers is called in. As a special agent of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Sam takes his responsibilities seriously–especially when it comes to protecting endangered species and their habitats. If he finds EMR dens on the construction site, he’ll close it permanently.
While the developers protest in outrage, Sam enlists the help of herpetologist Gina Larkspur from the Department of Natural Resources. Together, they begin to find anomalies that call the entire situation into question. When Sam’s wolfdog, Gray, tries to sniff out the EMR dens, it isn’t rattlesnakes he finds. Instead, Gray discovers the remnants of a terrible, 25-year-old crime. Were the endangered species merely pawns in a diabolical coverup? As Sam searches for the truth, bodies begin to pile up. He and his team must race to find answers before more innocents die.
Natural history writer Cary J. Griffith brings back Sam Rivers for his fifth outdoors-themed mystery–a suspenseful novel filled with fast-paced action.
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