The Hunt for Blackfoot Lion

by T.W. Hard

Described as a version of JAWS with a wilderness touch, The Hunt for Blackfoot Lion is written in the classic style of Jack London’s Call of the Wild . The story follows a huge mountain lion that drifts out of the boreal forests and begins terrorizing the small mountain hamlet of Elkhorn, Montana. First, a woman jogger is missing, then two fishermen are attacked, followed by a rancher who is killed trying to protect his property. Incredibly, it is an animal which shows no fear of man. Local authorities are quickly overwhelmed, forcing the governor to announce a $100,000 reward. But this is no ordinary lion, Blackfoot elders say. This is a “spirit cat” who has come back to fulfill a centuries old prophecy. “There is only one man who can kill this beast,” states a Native American woman who reads leaves and speaks with birds. “And he has left the reservation and broken all ties with his past.” Enter Robert Wolfson, a man who changed his name and is teaching in Chicago. As Wolfson reluctantly returns to the reservation for his grandfather’s funeral, he is gradually swept into the hunt. Inevitably, he must face his destiny and confront the lion. The Hunt for Blackfoot Lion is sure to please fans of Native American fiction, as well as high tension “eco-thrillers” or supernatural thrillers. It is a novel in which no one escapes their past and where a reluctant hero must face his destiny. Packed with mystery, terror and suspense, this gripping tale will keep you guessing until its final, surprising conclusion. Scroll up and buy now.

408 pages, Paperback

Published February 6, 2021

Reviews

[Erin Dydek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suspense-Driven Man-Vs-Nature Story

This was an engaging and suspenseful story. I loved how well the author presented the frightening encounters with the deadly mountain lion and how the fear escalated realistically throughout the novel. I also enjoyed how the author included the concerns of the local people as well as the conservation concerns about protecting animals in the wild. Each side was presented realistically and the main story was concluded in a satisfying way.

I wish there would have been a little more development in the human relationships within the story. The romance that came about felt a little rushed and underdeveloped. I also would have enjoyed seeing more of the relationship between Wolfson and his sister, as well as his relationship with the rest of his tribe. Still, this was an excellent story and I’d highly recommend checking it out if you’re looking for an exciting well-written novel.


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[Tom Larkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this to be a good story. I know I have a good book when I can hardly wait to get back to the gym where I do much of my reading while working out. The drama takes place in the Glacier National Park area with well-told descriptions of this mountainous region. The author kept me guessing about what was going to happen next. The novel was sensitive to the various stakeholders in rural Montana. He balanced the stories of native Americans with ranchers and townspeople all interacting with the wild. The journey includes a sophisticated California TV journalist on one side and native American rituals on the other with many terrified by the unknown beast.
Enjoy the read.

[ELIZABETH COHEN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great characters. Creative story that really pulled me in and kept me wondering.

[Hannah Cohen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written and captivating!