A murder is stalking and killing White men in Seattle. By scalping and leaving two owl feathers behind after each killing, the killer made it looked like an Indian's work. The murder of the White man in Fremont, the disappearance of David Roger, the kidnapping of the white young boy made many Native Indian confused and worry- Including John Smith, a born Indian raised by White but he has a very big influence of the Indians especially father Duncan (a Spokane Indian). Sherman used mystery and irony to portrait his novel. Even at the end of the novel, the author still doesn't tell who's the killer - - or killers. But one of the most ironic things that happened at the end of the novel that gives the readers a shocking experience is that John Smith killed himself. .
2. Main Characters in this novel include: John Smith, Reggie Polatkin, Marie Polatkin .
3. Many other minor characters are John's parents, David Roger, Father Duncan, and etc. .
4. Seattle, sometimes after the European take over the Indian's land.
5. Skipped.
6. There is a lot of rage in this book. Whites are either mean or racist dullards, while those who try to sympathize with Indians are to be disdained. The author also tried to be as mysterious as possible. As reading the novel, the readers' mood is getting more eager to know who's the killer. The description of John (sounds like he's mentally ill) made the audience expect him to be the killer.
7. There are some scenes that are very violent and gross. Such as when the killer first killed the White man in Fremont, the killer swallowed the eyes ball of the victim and scalped him. The description is very detail so it's really sick. There are also bad languages and unnecessary chapters to describe minor characters.
8. The author often used irony in this novel. For example, White people raised John Smith yet he has no influence by White. He yearned for his lost heritage and wanting to find his real identity.
