Trail of the Lost

 

 I chose this title because I've been enjoying mysteries that take place out in the open, in woods and parks and such lately. Maybe it's the warmer weather, I don''t know, but these stories are appealing to me right now. This is a real-life mystery book because it is the true story of the extremely planned out rescue plans for 3 folks who were lost on the Pacific Coast Trail, which runs from the Mexican border to the Canadian, along the western states such as California and Washington. It is written by a former Park Ranger who is knowledgeable about nature and weather conditions and dangers along the way.

I didn't get the type of story I was looking for originally but it did hold my interest--as a human interest story-- and I was rooting for them to find the missing men. I won't say if they were found or not to keep some suspense for you if you want to go in without details of the book. I had hoped for more actual facts about the PCT and the people who travel it, but this played out well and I did enjoy it. My only thought, and I don't like to nitpick at true life stories, is that it was a bit overwhelming in the details of the search and the names and relations of the people who joined in. I got a bit confused and that made the middle of it slow down for me.

All in all, good choice for nature enthusiasts or just those looking for a true story with life or death outcomes.
3.5/5 stars recommended. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital copy.