Qualifications



Biology

Land Management

Wildland conservation/preservation

Fiction/mystery writing

Publishing History



Novels (National Park Mysteries)

Public Trust (2012).

The Height of Secrecy (2014)

Killing Godiva's Horse (2018)

The Migrations of Butterflies and Lies (2023)

Articles

Fire Management 24/7/365: Report on a workshop on the mitigation of wildfire risk in the mixed conifer forests of California.

Park Science Forum, 37/2. 2021. -The Expectation (in Finding and Fostering Resiliency in Difficult times).

The George Wright Forum, vol 35, number 3, 2018. -Review of Engineering Eden, by Jordan Fisher Smith.

The George Wright Forum, vol 34, number 2, 2017. -Dissecting Credibility: Components of Credibility for Science/Resource Management Professionals.

The George Wright Forum, vol 30, num 3. 2013.

Yosemite National Park. World Heritage Magazine. Num 38. 2004.

Speaking Experience

Bookstore readings

Book clubs

Readings at professional conferences

Paper presentations at scientific and professional conferences

Presiding over public meetings

Training for scientists, writers, technical specialists, and public servants

News media interviews.

(Specific examples available)

Biography

J.M. (Jerry) Mitchell had a long career with the National Park Service, serving as Chief of the agency's Biology Division, after having worked in Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Zion.

He now writes national park mysteries.

Awards



Mainstream Fiction CAL Awards, 2015,

Western, CAL Awards,

Mystery, NM/AZ award, 2019

Thriller finalist, CO Book Award