An outstandingly original wildlife novel based on first-hand observation of river life. Greyhood, a wild American mink, lives like his ancestors on the banks of a river. From the moment of his birth, when a boar badger devours his siblings, Greyhood exists on the edge of danger. Learning the skills of survival in a world full of enemies, he grows in curiosity, strength, and independence, emerging as a courageous and formidable predator.