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If real-life mysteries intrigue you, don't miss Jon Billman's book, The Cold Vanish: Seeking the Missing in North America's Wildlands, an account of numerous missing-people cases. But be forewarned: you will grieve along with the author as he recounts the efforts--often futile--of families and friends who are looking for loved ones who have disappeared.
The primary story Billman covers is that of Jacob Gray, who vanished in Olypic National Park, and his father, Randy Gray, who pursued every clue and tip he could find about what happened to his beloved son. Billman also writes about other searchers, including Bigfoot tracker David Paulides and others. (The book doesn't dwell on Bigfoot-like theories, however. Billman is dogged in his pursuit of the truth.)
This is a fascinating book I couldn't put down. My sympathies go out to all those whose stories are told here. They've heroically shared their experiences, which the rest of us can learn from when we also venture out.
The primary story Billman covers is that of Jacob Gray, who vanished in Olypic National Park, and his father, Randy Gray, who pursued every clue and tip he could find about what happened to his beloved son. Billman also writes about other searchers, including Bigfoot tracker David Paulides and others. (The book doesn't dwell on Bigfoot-like theories, however. Billman is dogged in his pursuit of the truth.)
This is a fascinating book I couldn't put down. My sympathies go out to all those whose stories are told here. They've heroically shared their experiences, which the rest of us can learn from when we also venture out.
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