Author Mahlon E. Kriebel is a neuroscientist and marine biologist. In addition to this book, he has authored, Battle of To Hots Nim Me, and The Reluctant Warriors. He continues to write from his home in Washington state where he lives with his wife, Monika.
The Makah whaler, Quanah, believes that taking a whale will validate his Indian identity, connect him with his great-grandfather, and create solidarity between coastal tribes. Alana, the lawyer who defends him, asks his help in solving the mystery of her grandfather’s disappearance.