There are many reasons why this author’s first book has achieved a catharsis that feels hard won and well deserved.
As a listener of Nic Edwards’ podcast for the past seven years or more, I have come to expect excellence in his writing and research. As a woman aware and wary of evil I have appreciated the reliability and helpful nature of the facts and conversations we are so spoiled to get to access freely each week. Being a resident of SW Ohio, Delphi has been a sickening, nagging mystery that feels far too close to home.
When the murders first happened we could count on our guys to be their thoughtful and resourceful selves. What Nic and the Captain have done through covering this case at all it’s most pivotal moments has been like two older brothers assuring us that justice will come and it’s ok to feel all of your feelings about justice delayed while you wait. They helped us process and use our minds as God intended with the information given.
Before the news of the crimes of Kline and the subsequent arrest of Richard Allen, i often imagined I detected a good deal of frustration and some sadness, maybe even depression in the voices of our hosts. Always resolute and present but just a little war weary. Because of that small weekly dose of impersonal yet truly felt comradely care, I was elated to hear some more life enter the chat after the arrest and even more so at the announcement of this much needed book!
Great job, congratulations, thank you!
This book is generous, full of valuable observations, interesting and mentally satisfying. It is written in Nic’s measured voice that is just enough respect and just enough bald honesty with equal parts intelligence, humility, humor and candor. It rises above the senseless, clanging cymbals and AM static of Delphi coverage as a clear and guiding tone delivering guiding focus and perspective on the investigation as it was, the case as it stands now and the future as it marches towards it’s judgment.
Bravo, my guy!!