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Aug 11, 2016Eil_1 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This story lacked the intrigue and satisfaction of his other books. I interpreted it as a "whistle-blower" on the corruption of Big Coal, the Lobbyists in Washington, and their horrific neglect of the miners' well-being - especially Black Lung. It also starkly revealed the tragic consequences of strip mining on the ecological health of the environment. The law suits filed on behalf of the affected characters, and thwarted by the unscrupulous machinations of Coal lawyers is further evidence of a System stacked against the victims.