Ellen Ruppel Shell

A fascinating account of a deeply mysterious creature—the eel—mixing true crime, natural history, travel, and big business. Ellen Ruppel Shell’s Slippery Beast is a captivating exploration of the enigmatic eel—a thrilling saga that weaves together elements of true crime, natural history, travel, and big business. What is it about eels? Depending on who you ask, they are a pest, a...