Sometimes the "good old days" weren't so good! Egan takes the masters thesis on the unsolved murder of a law enforcement officer in northeastern Washington state in 1935, melds in the unyielding pursuit by the 1980's sheriff of Pend Oreille County, and it results in a fascinating story of crime, police corruption and limited redemption. ( )

An engrossing non-fiction historical account of a 1935 murder in the inland northwest. It recounts the troubled times of the depression and it's lawlessness, the immoral state of affairs of law enforcement, and the troubled yet noble psyche of a local sheriff pursuing justice. There is also the recognition that immorality comes back to haunt. The author inspired me to learn more about my region's history. ( )

A great book, especially if you are familiar with the area. This gives a great look at the "great depression" . We have lots of material enlightening us about the corruption in law enforcement in cities like Chicago and New York but with this you realize that no place was immune. ( )

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