I found this to be an enjoyable read. Peter Heller, a local author, writes beautifully about natural places in the West, which adds to the enjoyment of this book. The book's namesake, Celine, was a formidable woman in her prime, and now at 68, she still offers up many surprises--even to her husband, Pete. As a private investigator unearthing missing persons, her past and abilities are the stuff of fantastical legends (think James Bond packaged in an older Nancy Drew). Celine is also a delight. The way she takes time for a cup of tea, faces off with a biker gang, or just the special rhythm she has with her husband make her a pleasure to follow. It feels like Peter Heller had fun with this one.Publisher's description:
Working out of her jewel box of an apartment at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, Celine has made a career of tracking down missing persons, and she has a better record at it than the FBI. But when a young woman, Gabriela, asks for her help, a world of mystery and sorrow opens up. Gabriela's father was a photographer who went missing on the border of Montana and Wyoming. He was assumed to have died from a grizzly mauling, but his body was never found. Now, as Celine and her partner head to Yellowstone National Park, investigating a trail gone cold, it becomes clear that they are being followed.
Working out of her jewel box of an apartment at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, Celine has made a career of tracking down missing persons, and she has a better record at it than the FBI. But when a young woman, Gabriela, asks for her help, a world of mystery and sorrow opens up. Gabriela's father was a photographer who went missing on the border of Montana and Wyoming. He was assumed to have died from a grizzly mauling, but his body was never found. Now, as Celine and her partner head to Yellowstone National Park, investigating a trail gone cold, it becomes clear that they are being followed.