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This is a very loose take on today’s theme. But I had a blast searching my previously read books for titles that included something at least closely related to nature.
1. Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh. Nature is also a strong theme in this novella. I highly recommend it.
2. Dead in the Water by Dana Stabenow. This is the third in her Kate Shugak series, set in Alaska. These books show the harshness of the area while also showcasing how beautiful it can be, too.
3. Thicker Than Water by Megan Collins. From Amazon, “In this “twisty, propulsive thriller” from Megan Collins, two sisters-in-law are at painful odds when the man who connects them—the brother of one, the husband of the other—is accused of a brutal crime.”
4. The Darkness by Ragnar Jónasson. This is set in Iceland and, much like the Kate Shugak series, showcases how brutal the cold and ice can be.
5. Sea Castle by Andrew Mayne. Nature comes into play a lot in this series. Set in Florida, it’s focused on an Underwater Investigation Unit that goes into lakes, rivers, and the ocean looking for clues to solve crimes. This is one of my favorite series.
6. Desert Star by Michael Connelly. From Amazon, “LAPD detective Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch team up to hunt the brutal killer who is Bosch’s “white whale”—a man responsible for the murder of an entire family.”
7. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes. From Amazon, “Armed with only hazy memories, a woman who long ago witnessed her friend’s sudden, mysterious death, and has since spent her life trying to forget, sets out to track down answers. What she uncovers, deep in the woods, is hardly to be believed…”
8. The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves. Set in North Devon, England, the weather often plays a role in this series. However, this most recent installment in the Two Rivers series, the storm is a character in itself.
9. The Capybaras by Alfredo Solderguit. This is an adorable children’s picture book with lovely illustrations and silly critters.
10. Out of the Storm by B. J. Daniels. From the blurb, ” It’s been twenty years since Daniel went missing in a refinery explosion and was finally declared dead, but Kate never gave up hope, convinced he was somewhere out there, suffering from amnesia.”
What natural finds did you uncover this week? I did notice that so many book titles contain elements of nature, but not all are driven by that natural force either. Looking back at my list, the ones where nature – be it a storm, an animal, or an element – plays a large role were the more interesting stories.
