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Midnight Son
- Narrated by: James Dommek Jr.
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
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Midnight Son
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Publisher's Summary
James Dommek, Jr., an Alaska Native writer and musician, sheds new light on a real-life mystery that pits Native American folklore against the US justice system. In the vast Alaskan Arctic, legend has it there once lived a mythic tribe—Iñukuns—that only existed in rumors and whispers. This changed forever when an actor-turned-fugitive, Teddy Kyle Smith, had an encounter that brought Iñukuns from myth to reality. Smith was an aspiring actor with a promising career until it all came quickly crashing down with a gunshot, a manhunt, bloodshed, and other frightful events.
The story of Smith’s tragic downfall has long haunted James Dommek, Jr., the great-grandson of the last of the Iñupiaq story-tellers. Midnight Son is his journey in discovering who Teddy Kyle Smith was, what he did, and what he really saw. Along the way, listeners will experience the soul of the real Alaska as narrator Dommek, Jr. brings this multilayered and sprawling tale to life.
Please Note: Midnight Son contains adult language and violent themes. Discretion is advised.
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- Kate
- 2022-12-11
Captivating
I was drawn to this story and I’m glad I listened. It has some true crime and cultural insights. I loved the read and found it played like a podcast. I’m glad I listened.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-12-23
A really great use of the audiobook format!
Captivating storytelling and a great performance by John Dommek Jr. I liked the use of sound clips, recordings and music to immerse you in the story. Overall a great portrayal of this story, my only complaint is that I would've appreciated more context and information about Iñukuns and their place in Iñupiaq culture and storytelling.
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- keith richards
- 2022-01-11
Interesting
Not a gripping story but interesting still to hear the perspective of an event occurring in a northern community - well read and unusual but creative soundtracks
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- Bencourt84
- 2022-02-09
Captivating story
James Dommek Jr is an amazing story teller. Right from the start I was drawn in and could not stop listening. The insight that he provides about the local culture was incredible.
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- Helen Meinzinger
- 2021-12-28
Wonderful story
What an intriguing story with a little seen look into indigenous life in the North.
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- Ellie8124
- 2022-09-06
Good listening
Was good to listen to, as a Dakota, we know of "little people" in our culture as well. Good story line
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- Noah
- 2020-03-09
must listen
Told phenomenally with care, complexity, and honour. thank you for telling the story and sharing it. take good care, very recommended.
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- Mel K
- 2021-09-16
Authentic & riveting!
If someone stumbles upon you listening to this incredible story they will make you start it over and join in. It’s that good. I deeply appreciate the authenticity of the creator and all of the detailed work he put into this piece. It transports you to a place unknown to many. He helps the reader feel like they are in the room. I hope you create more, very well done!
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- aero_costas
- 2021-11-18
I want more!
this was an excellent story. was it a detective story, a history, just fun. it was everything. enjoyed it fully.
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- Kelly Weatherby
- 2021-09-07
Incredible storytelling
A gripping true story that is beautifully told. I love the narration by James and have listened more than once. Alaskan True Crime at it's finest.
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