True Crime, Layer by Layer (by Layer, by Layer . . .)

No stranger to troubles herself, Lissa Yellow Bird had served time in prison, wrestled with drug addiction, and spent enforced time away from her children. Yet this woman, back on track and perhaps ages wiser for her experiences, seemed to be the only person concerned about a white young man who disappeared from a reservation oil worksite. Was it apathy on the part of the owners, law enforcement, tribal chairman? Or something more? Lissa dived into the case, revealing shell companies, and corruption at all levels. Creative and smart beyond imagination, she was able (or willing?) to do what the law had not. While the story was interesting, and the research impressive and perhaps necessary, it was a bit plodding at times with all the detail. Kudos to the author and Lissa, but I was a bit mired down more than once. Still, an interesting and impressive tale of redemtion and personal atonement. Plus, mine is an autographed copy, so that's pretty cool.