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C.W. Blakenship and his wife, Jessie, attend the annual picnic at the Hazel Lake Fire Department. They are having a good time with their friends and colleagues until gunshots ruin everything. Everybody takes cover, unable to figure out from where the gunshots originate. It is a total disaster and one in which the shooters manage to get away. This awful event results in three dead and thirty injured. Blakenship is of the CBI, so he ends up investigating the mass shooting. Understandably, he takes this case very personally. Although he and his friends with the sheriff's department, are trying to find the perpetrators, so far they mainly know that the assailants used assault rifles. As Blakenship digs deeper into the case, it becomes more complex than it originally looks like.
In his work, Rosenbaum conducts an exploration of the profound impact of mass shootings on both the victims and survivors. The gravity of this tragedy cannot be overstated, as it substantially affects those directly involved, particularly individuals who have lost loved ones in the incident. Moreover, witnesses to such acts of atrocity may grapple with survivor's guilt. Furthermore, the author delves into the motivating factors behind the perpetrators' actions. Each character possesses a distinctive voice that sets them apart, and the dialogue provides valuable insight into their personalities and motivations. For instance, Blankenship is portrayed as a diligent and astute individual who is resolutely dedicated to uncovering the perpetrators responsible for the brutal massacre. He approaches the case with a deeply personal commitment and a relentless pursuit of justice. Rosenbaum skillfully presents a complex puzzle for the protagonist to solve, offering readers a narrative replete with numerous twists and turns that will undoubtedly hold them in suspense.
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