Crossroads by James L. ThaneMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Having been to the Flathead Valley I hoped to read this book set there. The author did justice to the place and the ongoing battle of progress vs status quo and economy vs environmental concerns. He presents a fair treatment of the proponents in each camp and manages to get his middle of the road stance on paper. The rancor and emotion that exists on both sides and the extremists that make compromise so difficult is well handled. Lots of bed hopping in that little town, too, so alibis are suspect as are loyalties but in the end the motives become clear and the murders are solved, as is the hero's romantic life.
If I have any real criticism it is the lack of any Native American presence in the story despite the large population in Montana and in that area. But then, when my daughter went to college in Bozeman, she was stunned to hear and see the treatment of the Natives by many locals. Prairie N is a common derogatory slur used in those parts. How sad. She was not surprised when I told her how that segment of the population was ignored. Still, Go Cats! And if you long to know about the Big Sky country this isn't a bad read. Kalispell is a disaster, however. Did not linger on the way to Glacier. This paperback was provided by Goodreads for review
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