Description du livre
National parks are a place for family fun, camping, and adventure. Millions of americans and foreign tourists flock to national parks around the globe each year. But for some, they go through the entrance, never to come out again.
In the last century close to 1100 people have disappeared while on a visit to a national park, just in the usa. Yet, research into this high rate of missing people associated with various national parks around america is difficult. The national park service does not want anyone to research the missing, according to one ex-officer.
This story dives into the fascinating and often heartbreaking world of amateur online sleuths who dedicate their time to solving missing persons cold cases. It's not about professional detectives, but rather ordinary people who, through the power of the internet and sheer determination, make extraordinary contributions to investigations that have long gone cold. Imagine a group of strangers, perhaps connected only by a shared online forum or social media group, poring over old police reports, grainy photos, and news articles.
In addition to the missing mayor and his wife the characters in this story share the undercurrent of something missing in their lives. Other than carmella and michael, the plot connects many of the characters, including will’s friend jane, and his errant son, casey, in ways that eventually help them release their issues and have the confidence to forge ahead with positive changes in their lives.