When a young woman hiker is reported missing, the Forest Service takes part in the search. But the more Ranger Dan Courtwright learns about the case, the less sense it makes to him. And the more dangerous things get for everyone involved, especially Dan. All of which leads to confusion, consternation,

and murder.

Author Paul Wagner spent the first summers of his life in the Sierra Nevada, where his father was a ranger. Since then, he has hiked thousands of miles in the mountains, and his website, backpackthesierra.com, has become a popular reference for outdoor enthusiasts. He has won international awards for his non-fiction books. This is the fifth of his Dan Courtwright mysteries.