Stolen Butterfly

Gabriel Hawke is investigating the disappearance of a missing Umatilla woman after receiving an urgent plea from his mother. The local authorities would not start looking until the woman was missing for at least 72 hours. Gabriel, with the help of the Umatilla Community, began an investigation on what really happened to this young single mom. This is a great book. This is a well-written mystery with plenty of twists and turns along the way. In addition to being an interesting mystery, this book is educational on human trafficking and the importance of an early start of investigations. Hawke is a wonderful main character; he is determined, compassionate, and intelligent. I listened to the audio version of this book. The narrator did a fabulous job embodying Hawke's personality and bringing the story to life. His interpretation of the story helps to emphasize the points Mrs. Jager wants to make. I addition to being a great read, the author is donating the proceeds from the sales to Enough Iz Enough to benefit the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) cause. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone.

This is an excellent mystery that is too close to the bone (as it were). The publisher's blurb tells a bit, but skirts the issues of insensitive law enforcement (the bad cops of any stripe). The story brings the reality out into the light, and touches on the problems of domestic violence before heading right into the serious issues of human trafficking. It also clearly delineates the difference between cops who are there for the paycheck and those who are wholly into The Job. It is a painful and meaningful tale that reminds me why I prefer fiction to certain aspects of reality. It's also worth noting the importance of the solidarity of tribal family as clearly highlighted in the story. There is a great campaign in Canada by The First Nations (including Two First Nations women have launched a class action against Ottawa alleging widespread systemic racism in various federal Indigenous agencies and departments. (9-14-2021), in the US there is the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women's movement, the DOJ for the Not Invisible Act, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign against human trafficking. I do not apologize for the rant. Larry Gorman is great as narrator with his laid back interpretation that only seems to emphasize points being made by the author.

Great story I very much enjoyed listening to this novel it is a great audiobook to listen to the storyline is great this is a will written story I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook