MALCOLM KEMPT.
Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 43. P. 17 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: MILLIKIN, PATRICK 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the debut novel, *A Gift Before Dying*, by an attorney, which centers on a disgraced police officer investigating the suicide of a 16-year-old girl in a remote Arctic community, primarily inhabited by Inuit people. The author shares insights from their 17 years of experience practicing criminal law in the region, highlighting the high rates of violent crime and the complex social issues, including a surprising trend of increased suicides during the summer months due to overcrowding. The protagonist, Eldritch Cole, is inspired by various men the author encountered in the North, reflecting themes of connection to the land and personal struggles. The author aims for readers to appreciate the beauty and challenges of the Arctic, while also conveying a message of hope amidst adversity. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/11, Vol. 272, Issue 43, p17
- Document Type:Interview
- Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0000-0019
- Accession Number:189247109
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