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Endangered: A Zoo Mystery (Iris Oakley #3)
by
Ann Littlewood (Goodreads Author)
Zoo keeper Iris Oakley is sent to a remote farm in Washington State to rescue exotic animals after a drug bust. Instead of pets, she finds smuggled parrots and tortoises destined for sale to unscrupulous or unsuspecting collectors. The zoo’s facilities are full, and she ends up with two macaws shrieking in her basement. The marijuana grow operation and the meth lab are the...more
Paperback, 250 pages
Published
July 3rd 2012
by Poisoned Pen Press
(first published July 1st 2012)
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It makes for great fun when a writer can draw from direct experience of an uncommon career to create an uncommon series. Zoos are an alien landscape to me – the logistics involved in housing and maintaining dozens of species of wildly varying requirements are completely beyond me, but Ann Littlewood can write of it with the almost casual authority of someone who's lived it. Her Portland zookeeper Iris Oakley lives and breathes the life. The story follows her into all areas of the zoo, and it's f...more
I just finished "Endangered", the third in Ann Littlewood's Zoo Mysteries series. What a treat! In the interest of full disclosure, I should note that I am a friend of Ann's and she gave me an advanced reader's copy with the suggestion that I write an online review (whether I liked the book or not, she assured me). I had read the two previous zoo mysteries and knew I was very likely to enjoy “Endangered”. I first read "Night Kill" when it came out several years ago, and I relished it as a light...more
Aug 08, 2012
Anna Karis Griffith
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
any animal or mystery lovers!
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**I received a free copy of this book from Goodreads First Reads for the purpose of reviewing it**
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PROS: A case could be made that this book started off a bit slow, but the setting and information about the zoo are so interesting and unusual that you don't even notice. The writing is tight and polished and the characters are refreshingly new. I thought I had figured out whodoneit, but it turns out I was wrong. By the two-third mark in this boo...more
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PROS: A case could be made that this book started off a bit slow, but the setting and information about the zoo are so interesting and unusual that you don't even notice. The writing is tight and polished and the characters are refreshingly new. I thought I had figured out whodoneit, but it turns out I was wrong. By the two-third mark in this boo...more
This is the third book in the really entertaining "Zoo Mysteries" series by Ann Littlewood. Ms Littlewood has years of experience working in a zoo in Portland, OR and her experience shows in her books set in a fictional zoo in nearby Vancouver, WA.
In this book, bird keeper Iris Oakley helps the zoo to take in some exotic birds and reptiles discovered at a drug raid. As the officials seem dis-interested in persuing the animal-related charges, Iris starts looking into things. And gets into danger,...more
In this book, bird keeper Iris Oakley helps the zoo to take in some exotic birds and reptiles discovered at a drug raid. As the officials seem dis-interested in persuing the animal-related charges, Iris starts looking into things. And gets into danger,...more
May 26, 2013
Ashland Mystery Oregon
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4 of 5 stars
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Keeper Iris Oakley returns to the page in Ann Littlewood's third Zoo Mystery, Endangered. Oakley takes on animal smugglers who specialize in turtles and birds. Fascinating insight into the day to day routines of animal handling and animal behavior through Iris' work at the zoo. Frightening insight into how endangered species are threatened.
Ann Littlewood's experience with animals is clear in the writing, through Iris' POV. Care, caution and love combine beautifully with tense, well written narra...more
Ann Littlewood's experience with animals is clear in the writing, through Iris' POV. Care, caution and love combine beautifully with tense, well written narra...more
Surprisingly enjoyable. The characters; widowed Mom/zookeeper Iris, friends and coworkers mesh along nicely, as do her parents and toddler-age son. Thought at first glance this might be a lightweight tale but the mystery was good and the educational parts of the story well-done and interesting. The plot moved quickly enough to keep up tension but not so fast or overly populated with suspects to make a reader despair.
Another plus is that the ending did not just tidy things up perfectly, instead i...more
Another plus is that the ending did not just tidy things up perfectly, instead i...more
My full review on Literary Inklings
A unique combination is found in Ann Littlewood’s Endangered: a gripping mystery, a collection of wonderfully charming characters, a dose of wit, and a very relevant examination of the realities of animal trafficking and the suffering of poorly thought-out pets. Littlewood draws on both her admiration for animals and her experience as a zookeeper to infuse the novel with the sort of detailing that enraptures a reader, and her keen talent for crafting smart char...more
A unique combination is found in Ann Littlewood’s Endangered: a gripping mystery, a collection of wonderfully charming characters, a dose of wit, and a very relevant examination of the realities of animal trafficking and the suffering of poorly thought-out pets. Littlewood draws on both her admiration for animals and her experience as a zookeeper to infuse the novel with the sort of detailing that enraptures a reader, and her keen talent for crafting smart char...more
After trudging through this entire book, against the loud objections of my husband, I was completely amazed to see what a high rating most people gave it. Ms. Littlewood obviously knows a great deal about working in zoos, but that does not translate into being a great novelist. The basic concept is interesting and gets your attention. A lot of the zoo information seems to be there just to show you how much she knows, rather than to aid the plot in any way. The plot is terribly convoluted, with t...more
This book was fantastic. Not only did I find it amazing because it was well-written and captivating, but if you're like me and you absolutely love animals and plan on becoming a zookeeper, this and other books by Ann Littlewood are the mysteries for you. She also includes other titles on the subject of animal trading, which I plan on reading as well, thanks to her recommendation :) Ann Littlewood is an amazing and knowledgeable author who really knows her stuff as far as animals go, so her books...more
The third in her zoo mysteries, is set in Vancouver, Washington, and takes place in the fictional Finley Memorial Zoo. Iris Oakley, a young zoo worker, and her colleague are sent to rescue exotic animals found at a drug crime scene at the Tipton home in the middle of nowhere. She is unwittingly pulled into events that threaten her and the life of her son. Deciding the only way to protect herself and those she cares about, is to take an active part in investigation, Iris risks her life to find ou...more
A “simple” exotic animal rescue at a local farm turns into a nightmare for zookeeper and single mother, Iris Oakley. There is much more going on than a few criminals running a meth lab and keeping a few exotic pets. Iris is convinced Tipton family is not only involved in distributing drugs, but in illegally selling parrots and tortoises. If this isn’t bad enough, the animals are being neglected and inadequately cared for and may not survive. Iris doesn’t want other animals to suffer the same fat...more
Being an animal lover and writer of mysteries that include a lot of wildlife, when I saw this book on my local library bookshelf, I immediately grabbed it. I loved Littlewood's zookeeper protagonist, as well as the plot, which had several interesting twists and turns. As I discovered that this is the third in the series, I immediately went and ordered the first one. I can't wait to get more behind-the-scenes looks from an experienced zookeeper!
My first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. No, it will never be enshrined in the halls of great literature, but that's okay. I was thrilled to finally get a heroine who actually calls the cops rather than tries to solve the mystery all on her own. Loved the zoo setting as well! Of course, I had the mystery solved rather early on but still enjoyed reading the details. Nice, light weight, funny mystery story.
This latest entry in the Zoo Mystery series is as good or better than the first two, full of insider details about how a small zoo works and as always endangering our intrepid heroine, zookeeper Iris Oakley.
Great story, excellent characters, unique setup. I enjoyed this book very much, and am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
Fun, entertaining, easy read. I liked it and will keep an eye out for more by this author.
Interesting storyline. Characters are flat.
very nice character development over the series.
Yes, I just re-read my own damn book. I turned it into the press in December and haven't cracked it since. I'm setting up readings so I thought I'd better take a look and pick a good section to read. Note: I am also awaiting the early reviews and in a bit of a state about that. So anyway, I read it again. (By the way, the title is now simply Endangered, no longer Threatened & Endangered.)
I was filled with authorial anxiety for about the first quarter of it, then I actually did get into the...more
I was filled with authorial anxiety for about the first quarter of it, then I actually did get into the...more
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Ann Littlewood has mined 12 years of working as a zookeeper to create the Iris Oakley mystery series, set in a fictional zoo in Vancouver, Washington. See AnnLittlewood.com for details."
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