Warden Force: Grim Witness and Other True Game Warden Adventures: Episodes 14-26

Warden Force #2

by Terry Hodges

This is not a novel . This book, like the other eight books of the WARDEN FORCE series, is a collection of short stories, all true, the fascinating and often harrowing experiences of real game wardens pursuing armed violators in wild and remote places. TV shows such as WILD JUSTICE (National Geographic), NORTH WOODS LAW (Animal Planet) and LONE STAR LAW (Animal Planet) introduced the public to the real-life adventures of game wardens and conservation officers, a public hungry for more. And now, for readers, the WARDEN FORCE series provides the most exhaustive and comprehensive work in literature on this little known and often dangerous profession. Award winning author Terry Hodges was himself a California State Fish and Game warden and supervisor/leader of game wardens for over 30 intense years. He writes with the authority possible only by those who have actually lived the life, who have actually packed a badge and a gun on behalf of wildlife and battled all manner of wildlife-destroying outlaws. Reviews "I once had hopes of becoming a game warden, but it wasn't to be. I have learned, however, that reading game warden stories by Terry Hodges is the next best thing. Terry's are the only outdoor books that I read in their entirety. His latest is an extraordinary piece of work." – Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Examiner "Lieutenant Terry Hodges is to wildlife protectors what Joseph Wambaugh is to big-city cops. ...evocative story-telling" – Paul Dean, Los Angeles Times "...great true stories by this celebrated and very talented California conservation officer and outdoor writer, and they have become required reading for fish and game cops across North America. He portrays game poachers and violators for what they are – thieves who steal fish, fur and game from everyone. This is a great read, and one every law officer and sportsman should read." – Dave Richey, Outdoor Writer, The Detroit News Book 2 contains 13 more exciting A Matter of Little Wardens hunt down an exceptionally large and highly dangerous wounded mountain lion. A true game warden adventure story. The Meaning of A true game warden adventure story. Fleeing felons and a wild, white-knuckle ride for a reserve game warden. Gambler’s A big-rig load of alfalfa holds a surprise hidden in a chamber among the bales. The Departure of Bully’s A cruel bully gets what he deserves. A true game warden adventure story Pollard on the An alert clerk at a one-hour photo shop sends wardens in search of outlaw houndsmen. Fools and Small A warden targets a particularly destructive brand of violator. A true game warden adventure story. A true game warden adventure story. Wardens target a destructive pair of elk poachers. Bear A warden investigates the poaching of an exceptionally huge bear, killed with a broad head arrow at a garbage dump A Message A true game warden adventure. Wardens hunt down antler thieves. Wardens close in in a band of abalone poachers, a true game warden adventure story. Cave California wardens tangle with a wild-looking, hairy, commercial crab fisherman from Oregon. A true game warden adventure story. Skinny California wardens go undercover to capture commercial reptile rustlers, a true game warden adventure story. Grim True game warden adventure story. Dangerous pot-growing poachers use pipe bombs to kill king salmon.

189 pages, Paperback

Published August 17, 2017

Reviews

[Jesse]

First off: "This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review."

As a huge fan of both James Herriot and Peter Hathaway Capstick, this book was right up my alley. The stories included both problem animals and problem hunters, and featured a lot of intrigue and drama as the Fish and Game officers involved tried to get things under control. Though I've never been a hunter myself, I've always been interested in stories of the outdoors. Combined with an interest in true crime, this book was a perfect combination.

The narrator of the audiobook did a good job of conveying the right amount of drama and tension without overdoing it. The sound effects I found to be superfluous and unnecessary, but neither were they especially bothersome.

Overall, I was very impressed with this book and I plan on checking out more from the series.

[Ursula Johnson]

More Exciting Adventures Capturing Poachers

This is the second book in the exciting Warden Force series. Even better than the first, this edition finds the wardens battling snake collectors, bear and fish poachers and more. The undercover operations are fascinating and thrilling and it is a shame that the fines are not larger, not is the mail time long for the damage being done to rate species. I read this book using immersion reading while listening to the audiobook. Highly recommended and enjoyable.

[Mike Calabrese]

Amazing

The things that the game wardens discovered when doing investigations in this book were astounding. Many broke the law concerning the hunting of various fish and animals. But the wardens always got their man. The backcountry has become a more cautious place for me after reading this book.

[Bonnye Reed]

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[Danielle]

Interesting stories, to be sure. We read it out loud and the kids for sure enjoyed it!

[Sara Hill]

The stories in Warden Force all have to do with true stories that involve game wardens. I found the stories fascinating. However, after a while I did start to find them a little more repetitive. I would recommend listening to this in small chunks. It would help break up the repetitiveness. I do like the added notes after each story of updates on each of the stories.

Patrick J. Hinchliffe had a very easy voice to listen to and I feel was well paired with the stories.

I did receive a copy of this audiobook at my request, and I have voluntarily left this review.