“Callan’s story is a fascinating blend of detective work and chance encounters, and the kind of intuition needed to turn those encounters into actionable evidence.”

- Dan Barnett, Chico Enterprise-Record

“There is much nonfiction to be learned from this book, and it is grandly entertaining as well. . . . The book is a delight.”

- Ron Anderson, Sacramento Valley Mirror

“A first-rate ‘whodunit’ . . . Written with great detail in forming the primary characters, the first book in this series is well worth your time and money. I am looking forward to the next book!”

- International Game Warden Magazine

“Best First Novel” Award Finalist

- Next Generation Indie Book Awards, 2022

"A witty and enlightening memoir, The Game Warden’s Son brims over with tales of stake-outs using disguises and subterfuge to trap transgressors. . . . The book’s slang or jargon related to wildlife is a fun bonus and makes the timely account of environmental protection even more enjoyable."

- Manhattan Book Review (5 star review)

“Filled with true-life stories, they are all written in an exciting manner that puts you in the middle of the action. And action there is! Fascinating book, and a must-read.”

- Bill Karr, Editor, Western Outdoor News

“An exciting series of easy-to-read and gripping detective stories . . . It was extremely hard to put down. Callan is a fine storyteller. Each chapter stands on its own and is a fun read.”

- Frank Galusha, founder and former editor and publisher of MyOutdoorBuddy.com

“Engrossing . . . The vignettes are jaw-dropping, funny, tragic, enraging, exciting, and hopeful—sometimes all at once.”

- Publishers Weekly

“A thrilling ride into the heart of bad guy country. Which is pretty much anywhere in the state, any place that people can abuse wildlife and habitats for a profit . . .”

- Dan Barnett, Chico Enterprise-Record

“Most people do not think of a game warden as a detective. In Badges, Bears, and Eagles, Steve Callan—Californian, detective, environmentalist, wildlife protection officer, and outdoorsman—takes the reader on a thrilling adventure, providing an inside look at what a dedicated game warden truly does.”

- Randal Hendricks, sports agent, attorney, and award-winning author of Inside the Strike Zone

“Callan is John Grisham for the Outdoorsman. Conservationists will applaud his sometimes ‘unique’ efforts to protect our natural resources from those who would abuse them. Whoever knew there was so much intrigue in Fish and Game cases?”

- McGregor Scott, former Shasta County District Attorney and former United States Attorney-Sacramento

“Callan’s chronicle of the life of a California Fish and Game warden stands out because in addition to the typical illegal hunting and fishing cases, he provides the reader with real life examples of wardens protecting wildlife habitat and conducting exhaustive undercover operations. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.”

- Donald Koch, retired Director of the California Department of Fish and Game