Death and the Language of Happiness

In the fourth installment of John Straley's Alaska PI series, Cecil Younger faces a morally complex challenge when contacted by a lawyer and psychiatrist with a job offer involving a potential killing. As he navigates this precarious situation, Cecil is joined by his usual companions—his lawyer, girlfriend, and ward—and becomes involved in an investigation that uncovers deep-rooted connections to a historic Alaskan event. The story delves into themes of past and present, with suspense building around Cecil’s pursuit of answers that may threaten his own safety.