The Tiger has the pace and precision of a spy thriller. 'Told with passion and deep knowledge of the history cultures, folk tales, flora and fuana of this part of the world. 'A remarkable and thoughtful account of a distant place where man and animal meet with fatal consequences.'- Richmond Times Dispatch This is a real-life adventure story that is rarely encountered.'- The Washington Times 'An extraordinary book, bringing vividly to life this rare and terrifying creature and the men who are setting their lives at stake every day in a barely civilized part of the world. Brief Summary of Book: The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival by John Vaillant. Vaillant sets the stage for an epic encounter that unfolds dramatically and inexorably, climaxing in a stunning encounter.'- Christian Science Monitor 'Nonfiction as riveting as any detective story. A remarkable, thoroughly researched, informative chronicle that will appeal to readers interested in the conservation of wildlife.'- Providence Journal Think of Vaillant as a younger version of John McPhee, but on steroids.' - The Seattle Times 'If ever a nonfiction author has used the techniques of fiction any better to recount a real-life narrative, it is difficult to imagine who that author would be. A travelogue about tiger poaching in Russia's far east opens up a new genre. Vaillant's book teaches a lesson that humankind desperately needs to remember: When you murder a tiger, you not only kill a strong and beautiful beast, you extinguish a passionate soul.'- Washington Post Be very afraid.'- Simon Winchester, The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Read this fine, true book in the warmth, beside the flicker of the firelight. 'A riveting story.' - The Washington Post What elevates The Tiger from adventure yarn to nonfiction classic is Vaillant's mastery of language.' - Outside the adventure book of the year.'- Cleveland Plain Dealer a blistering good tale, stocked with fascinating characters, none more compelling than the tiger itself. The Tiger offers readers a shiver-inducing portrait of a predator.'- San Francisco Chronicle

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