One thing that struck me after all of these years was the surprising strain of vigilante justice that runs through the Grant County series. Jeffrey has no problem laying hands on suspects. He throws them against walls, lets Lena slap them around, and contrives to make sure they are punished for their crimes, even when the law might say otherwise. It’s clear from my writing that this is all okay, because Jeffrey is the good guy and you’re supposed to root for him. My opinion on this subject has taken a sharp turn during the ensuing years. We all know the American criminal justice system is in
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