Flotsam
Flotsam by Patricia Boomsma, published by Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company on September 26, 2023, is a fiction work that delves into the complexities of crime and justice. The narrative follows Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Flynn as she investigates a crime scene where a foot in a running shoe has washed ashore. This unsettling discovery leads her to Therese, the mother of a missing Native woman named Diyanni, who has been overlooked by local authorities. As Kelly grapples with her own personal challenges, she is drawn into the urgent quest for justice amidst a backdrop of systemic neglect.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of the challenges faced by those seeking justice for missing Indigenous individuals. The story highlights Kelly’s journey as she navigates the intricate jurisdictional issues surrounding law enforcement agencies while striving to maintain her idealism. Flotsam presents a thought-provoking narrative that sheds light on the often-ignored plight of marginalized communities, set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. With 174 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with a pressing social issue through the lens of a mystery and detective fiction.
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A single cry for help can change the person who listens forever.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Flynn is called to a crime scene where a foot in a running shoe has washed up along the Pacific shoreline. While there, she meets Therese, the mother of a missing Native woman, Diyanni. The young woman has been missing for almost a month, but the local police and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have shown little interest.
Kelly resists Therese’s plea for help as she feels overwhelmed with other commitments and the needs of her troubled teenaged daughter. But when Therese tells her about the dismissive attitude of the city police, Kelly decides to help Therese work through the jurisdictional maze of law enforcement agencies.
Kelly finds herself in an eye-opening tangle of disinterest, negligence, lack of resources, and no easy answers for cases involving missing Indigenous people. As she begins to learn more, she works to hold on to her idealism and help find justice for Diyanni.
Flotsam is an awakening to the tragedy of treating people like discarded debris, wrapped up in a page-turning mystery set in the misty Pacific Northwest.
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