Nature Noir: A Park Ranger's Patrol in the Sierra: Smith, Jordan Fisher

The Sierra Secrets is a gripping memoir that takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the heart of California's Sierras, where a park ranger shares his experiences on the edge of civilization.

With vivid descriptions of stunning river canyons and eccentric gold miners, this book reveals the beauty and danger of the wilderness, as well as the author's own struggles with violence, death, and the clash of nature and civilization.

Through his 14 years patrolling the park, Smith encountered a wide range of characters, from daredevil canyon divers to the corpse of a woman jogger killed and partially consumed by a mountain lion.

With a novelistic sense of character, atmosphere, and pacing, The Sierra Secrets is a haunting and evocative read that will leave readers both thrilled and shuddering at the call of the wild.