The Hunter

The Hunter

From Booklist"Martin David, Naturalist" is the name and identity assumed by the main character, the hunter whose true identity is not revealed. "M," as he is referred to, is on assignment from a biotechnical company to harvest the blood and organs of the last thylacine, a Tasanian wolflike marsupial, known as a tiger because of its markings. The animal is believed to be extinct, but recent sightings suggest the presence of a lone female. An engrossing tale of the hunt, the story also discloses the solitary M's inner dialogue, his assessment of himself within the context of the task at hand. For days and weeks at a time, M penetrates the remote wilderness that is his hunting ground, returning at intervals to his "headquarters," the home of a family on the fringe of civilization, both logistically and socially. M's identity is so much that of hunter, he becomes something feral, willing to abandon all other aspects of his life for the sake of the hunt. A very focused and absorbing debut novel. Grace FillCopyright