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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Powhatan Justice by Don Van Landingham Sr. kicks off with an investigation into widespread corruption and financial mismanagement in Claymore’s local government. Randy Wilkins and Ben LaRue uncover mishandled property tax payments and negligence in the county tax office. This leads to an investigation into the rich and powerful Clarence Smallwood, and his sons Tommy and Charles, who manipulate politics and business for control. Meanwhile, the murder of Jacob Davidson becomes a focal point, with Audry Tangleweed, who witnessed the killing, being framed and hunted by local authorities, influenced by Smallwood. With the help of Randy and Ellen Davidson, Jacob’s daughter, Audry seeks to expose the truth, but Smallwood’s attempts to cover his tracks spark a violent chain of events involving kidnappings and the Klan, all while a hurricane approaches.
Don Van Landingham Sr.’s Powhatan Justice is a thoughtful and well-told story, with a lot of moving pieces. The writing is clear, simple, and straightforward. We get a very strong sense of place and atmosphere, small-town politics, and the horrors of what can happen when good people just try to do good things, which immerses readers in the tense environment surrounding the Davidson family. Audry Tangleweed is the standout character for me, and the unraveling of what is in store for him is like a punch in the gut. Van Landingham handles the varied degrees of justice, community, and betrayal without falling into oversimplification, and the way he portrays hesitation within law enforcement adds a realistic dimension. Overall, this tale leans into how trust and power operate in a divided community and is told through strong, effective prose. Recommended.
