Terrier (Beka Cooper #1)

About “Terrier (Beka Cooper #1)”

Beka Cooper is a rookie in the Provost's Guard assigned to the Lower City. She has the ability to hear the voices of the dead through the wings of pigeons, which helps her uncover two major murderers. While the rest of the Guard investigates the fire opal killer, Beka takes on the dangerous task of catching the Shadow Snake. This 2006 novel by Tamora Pierce introduces Beka Cooper, a young woman who lived 200 years before the character Alanna. The story is told in first-person, offering readers a close look at Beka's unique talents and strong personality.