The Lost Scout: A Garth Ryland Mystery (Garth Ryland Mystery #14)
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- Synopsis
- Garth Rylandd, editor of the Oakalla (Wisconsin) Reporter and part-time sleuth, is knocked cold while investigating the scream that disturbed his otherwise peaceful camping trip. Albert Vice, a local factory worker, later turns up dead, leading to Garth's entanglement in an intricate web of violence and deception. When the local lawman is beaten to within an inch of his life while investigating the murder, the burden of solving it is placed squarely on the shoulders of Garth Ryland. Garth's camping ground, the Lost 1600, is the deepest tract of woods in Adams County and is legendary as the haunting ground of the mysterious Lost Scout. But who is the Lost Scout? Is he merely an innocuous legend, a product of superstitious local minds? Or is he truly the boy scout rumored to have disappeared amidst a scream of incomprehensible pain and terror many years ago, still alive and roaming the woods. Garth becomes convinced that the key to Albert's death lies in uncovering the truth about the Lost Scout. Following in the footsteps of Riggs's previous books, The Lost Scout deals with pertinent social topics in this compelling small-town drama. Riggs adeptly grapples with the actions of a right-wing militia and the complications involved in a veteran's attempt to re-enter everyday life. He does this all without compromising the integrity of life in middle America, which he portrays with striking accuracy. In his effort to resolve this mystery Garth comes in contact with an eclectic cast of characters chock full of local color. Ranging from the victim's widow, and Oakalla's resident siren, Kristina Vice to Albert Vice's militia comrades, each character has a different story about the murder and about the identity of the Lost Scout. So who is the Lost Scout? In the end his identity surprises even Garth. Look for more books in the Garth Ryland Series including #1. The Last Laugh, #3. The Glory Hound, #6. Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, #7. One Man's Poison, #8. Dead Letter, #9. A Dragon Lives Forever, #10. Cold Hearts and Gentle People, #11. Killing Frost, #13 He Who Waits.
- Copyright:
- 1998
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 316 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781569801215
- Publisher:
- Barricade Books, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 08/25/19
- Copyrighted By:
- John R. Riggs
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Outdoors and Nature
- Submitted By:
- Evan Reese
- Proofread By:
- Lissi
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.