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Smoke Jumper

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Pages
576
Language
EN
ISBN
9780440235163
Reading Time
~10h 5min

Smoke Jumper is a book by Nicholas Evans. It has 576 pages.

About this book

Nicholas Evans’s Smoke Jumper immerses readers in the high-stakes world of aerial wildfire suppression, following former smoke jumper Jack McRae as he confronts a rapidly spreading blaze threatening a Pacific Northwest community. Drawing on meticulous research into fire ecology and the specialized training of aerial firefighters, Evans constructs a narrative that balances technical precision with psychological depth. The novel examines the physical and emotional toll of battling uncontrollable natural forces, exploring themes of trauma, redemption, and the fragile boundary between human development and wilderness. McRae’s journey is less about heroic conquest than about survival, adaptation, and the quiet courage required to face both external flames and internal demons. Evans’s background in investigative journalism informs the novel’s grounded portrayal of emergency response protocols, interagency coordination, and the ecological realities of modern wildfire management. By centering on a protagonist whose expertise is both his greatest asset and his heaviest burden, the book offers a measured, character-driven examination of resilience in the face of environmental crisis.

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How many pages is Smoke Jumper?+

Smoke Jumper has 576 pages.

What is Smoke Jumper about?+

Nicholas Evans’s Smoke Jumper immerses readers in the high-stakes world of aerial wildfire suppression, following former smoke jumper Jack McRae as he confronts a rapidly spreading blaze threatening a Pacific Northwest community. Drawing on meticulous research into fire ecology and the specialized t...

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Smoke Jumper was written by Nicholas Evans.