Bøger af Dean Klinkenberg

"The Mississippi River is an American icon, yet few of us really understand the river's fundamental essence-its natural world. One quarter of North American fish species are native to the Mississippi. Over three hundred species of birds migrate along the Mississippi River. The river's wetlands, prairies, and bluffs support mammals and insects. Diverse plant communities thrive because of the river. From its beginnings in northern Minnesota down to the Gulf of Mexico, Dean Klinkenberg details the Mississippi's natural history and its modern recreational opportunities. Dean begins with the major ecosystems along the Mississippi River, exploring plant and animal life and illustrating how its varies from north to south. He shows readers where to engage with the river's stunning natural wonders, primarily through public lands that are open to all, with particular emphasis on where to hike, paddle, and bike along the Mississippi. He also highlights natural history museums and aquariums, and points readers to communities that offer options for food and lodging. Packed with vibrant photos and useful maps, the book is the best source for understanding and enjoying this iconic and historic river"--

He knows not to bury the lead. But if he follows this story, he could end up six feet under... If you like real-life gangsters, page-turning action, and a dash of snarky humor, then you'll love Dean Klinkenberg's gripping whodunit.

In this book, author and Mississippi River historian Dean Klinkenberg explores the many disastrous events to have occurred on and along the river in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries-from steamboat explosions, to Yellow Fever epidemics, floods, and Prohibition piracy. Enjoy this journey into the darkest deeds of the Mississippi River.

The headline is explosive. The clock is ticking. Can he uncover the lies before a community self-destructs?Freelance journalist Frank Dodge vowed to stay by his estranged lover's side until the bitter end. But when he's offered a plum assignment covering the economic impact of frac sand mining, he's torn between his career and reconciling with his dying ex. Believing he can do both, he's midway through the gig when a bomb goes off, taking innocent lives.Discovering that corruption runs fatally deep in the clash between greedy corporates and luckless locals, Dodge chases the story into high-stakes territory. But the investigation takes him far from his former partner's deathbed when he realizes his major national scoop could take down powerful forces causing widespread environmental destruction.Will Dodge's exposure of greed-driven crime cost him more than a guilt-ridden promise?Letting Go in La Crosse is the third book in the gritty Frank Dodge mystery series. If you like snarky heroes, dark humor, and communities battling for survival, then you'll love Dean Klinkenberg's engaging page-turner.Buy Letting Go in La Crosse to reveal the truth today!

He’s got his first plum assignment. But has this travel writer bitten off more than he can chew?Frank Dodge can’t wait to dig into what he hopes is the biggest story of his career. Hired by a national magazine to pen a piece on the Midwest culinary scene, he brings his appetite for a scoop to a small river town’s food convention. But he’s forced to put his story on the backburner when a suspicious fire claims two innocent lives…After the blaze is ruled accidental, the ambitious journalist isn’t convinced and vows to search for the truth. And with his scheming rival out to steal his article, and a bitter feud between an ice cream maker and a chocolatier heating up, if he’s not careful he may lose more than his lucrative engagement.Can Dodge get to the bottom of a barrel of bad apples, or is this job a recipe for disaster?Double Dealing in Dubuque is the second book in the quirky Frank Dodge mystery series. If you like complex characters, atmospheric Mississippi River settings, and great food, then you’ll love Dean Klinkenberg’s delicious whodunit.Buy Double Dealing in Dubuque to enjoy the icing on a crime-baked cake today!