Gail Sidonie Sobat has previously written two children's books as well as a collection of poetry. She is the creator/coordinator of YouthWrite, a summer writing camp for young people in Alberta. This is her first literary novel for adults.

"[Gail Sidonie Sobat's] got the pulse of young people and knows how they think and feel...By collaborating with Spyder Yardley-Jones [she's] added that graphic element that adds a thousand words" –– Helen Kubiw, CanLit for Little Canadians

"This book is not just for teens or comic-lovers. It is for anyone who would come across Jamie's diary and care to know his story [The book] makes the reader feel like they are picking up Jamie's journal, getting a glimpse into his life, and understanding what could lead a teen to see violence as an answer to their problems. Jamie's problems are very real issues facing young people, and teens and children do need help from forces outside their lives, hopefully from somewhere other than a gun." -- Will J Fawley, The Winnipeg Review

"This powerful, poignant, and ultimately hopeful book should not be missed." -– Foreword Reviews

"Talented Edmonton teacher and author Sobat collaborates with internationally recognized local cartoonist Spyder Yardley-Jones in this amazing hybrid novel, film noir and comic/graphic novel for mature readers ... Readers will rush through the text to return to the stimulating drawings as the possibilities become more obvious." -– ASLC Lit Picks