The Vermilion Parrot

by David Rains Wallace

George Kilgore, manager of a nature preserve near Monterrey, California, finds himself embroiled with the mysterious disappearance of condors, espionage, and a five-foot-tall red parrot fluent in a dozen human languages.

217 pages, Hardcover

First published June 4, 1991

About the author

David Rains Wallace is an author of geography and geology related books. His book, The Klamath Knot, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal in 1984.

Reviews

[Robert · Rating 2 out of 5]

A disappointing novel because its premise was encouragingly creative. Set in the late Reagan Admin with conspiracy theory and science fiction intertwined with eco-anarchy theme, it was a romp for 80% of the book. Unfortunately the ending was weak and unconvincing.

[Dhartridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wallace is a naturalist who wrote a wonderful book called The Klamath Knot and has also written 2 "eco-thrillers." The Vermillion Parrot is set in some familiar places and has an element of sci-fi (not so much my thing), but it is fast paced and amusing. A nice break from The Nightingales, which is a bit ponderous.

[Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Random, rambling adventure through CA's Central Coast & Mexico's Copper Canyon. Sci-fi critters. Unlikely rafting. No ending. All told, likely improved by hometown herb, were I a consumer of same.