Engrossing police procedural. Nathan Active is an Alaska State trooper assigned back to the town where he was born, an Eskimo village (? - hard to tell just how big it is). One Eskimo family has been plagued by suicides of the sons, ostensibly inflicted on the family through a curse. Active has his doubts. I found the detail of modern Inuit life both interesting and saddening, a clash of cultures. Lots of Inuipiaq words; the glossary helps. Excellent read.

Here's a quote from a review on Amazon that appears to lend credibility to the book's authenticity: "I was a Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal in Alaska during its final territorial and early statehood years. What impressed me most about this book was its absolute authenticity. The natives, the way they live, their unique speech patterns, the land they live in, and the climate they endure are all true to life. Just as realistic are the problems facing a police officer in the rural areas of Alaska." James Chenoweth.