The true story of a double homicide in the vibrant native Alaskan Iñupiat community at the arctic edge of the United States—written by the public defender at its center.
Compelling ... Addresses the ethical dilemmas involved in criminal defense when the crimes are particularly heinous. The author takes a sober approach to these qualms.
Wright Stevens is, at times, unsparing in the details of the Ipalook crime scene, though her search for truth and justice prevails. Greater clarity around her writing process and sourcing would be appreciated, as there is heavy use of quoted dialogue.
Although this true crime book boasts an expansive view of the surrounding Iñupiat community, readers may leave this book with further questions about the grisly, complex case at its center.
