Another superb medical thriller by one of my favorite authors.
Set in remote Utqiagvik, Alaska, this unique story focuses on depression, suicide, and the practice of psychiatry. Although Dr. David Spears lives in Anchorage, he sees patients virtually and visits the isolated northernmost points in Alaska routinely to check in on them. He's particularly worried when one of his young female patients commits suicide. Then her best friend disappears. Concerned about the possible deleterious effects of a new antidepressant that he had prescribed to both, he flies to Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow). There is a lot going wrong in this small community and David is not prepared for all that happens after he arrives.
The writing is excellent and the clinical detail always very interesting and informative. Characters are well-developed and the twists and turns are intricate and welcome. I really enjoyed the descriptions of the locale and could visualize and feel as if I were there, experiencing everything.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster via Edelweiss for this much anticipated e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend well ahead of the publication date in May, 2022.
My most immediate regret is knowing that I have a very long time to wait before Daniel Kalla's next book.
This is a standalone and is not part of any series.
Genre - medical thriller, psychiatry, suicide, Alaska
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