Really enjoyed this book. Felt like the author slowly revealed more and more about the missing ranger to keep up your interest. Initially presenting him as almost saintly, then revealing he is flawed, finally making you really care for him and for his family and friends and the park itself ( )

This book is severely hampering my life. I can't seem to make myself do anything but read it. Such a lovely feeling. ( )

I read this sometime in the past 3 years and when I started the audiobook again recently, it flooded back to me. I found it just as riveting as I did the first time.

The author rolls the story out very well, and introduces us to a parade of characters to help reveal the man at the centre of the mystery. ( )

This is the story of Randy Morgenson, who was a legendary backcountry ranger at Sequoia & King's Canyon National Parks for almost 30 summers. He loved the mountains and being alone in the wilderness. In July 1996, while on a patrol, he disappeared without a trace. This book describes his life as well as the massive search that was launched to find him. ( )

I'm disappointed with myself for taking so long to read this book about National Park Service Ranger Randy Morgenson. For 28 seasons Randy was a Rangers Ranger making the backcountry of Sequoia & King Canyon National Parks his seasonal home. He felt one with the trees, animals, mountain and meadow. He was truly in his element.
His final season at King Canyon, however, was fraught with complexities and sadness. So, when Ranger Morgenson becomes a missing person within the park those who knew him best deduced different scenarios. A full out manhunt ensues with inconclusive results....Until the results become evident.
Although, Randy's life and rise through the park system were interesting it is the authors descriptive prose that captured my imagination and made me yearn to hike on the trails, gaze upon mountain peaks and run through meadows. Blehm invites the reader into one of our national treasures and gain appreciation for the, poorly paid, men and women who provide a sometimes harrowing service as well as a means of educating the public. ( )