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Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka follows death row inmate Ansel Packer as he awaits his execution for multiple murders while exploring the intertwined lives of three women affected by his crimes: Lavender, Saffy, and Hazel. The story critiques society's fascination with violent men and the far-reaching impact of trauma on victims and their communities. The book includes depictions of physical and sexual abuse and assault, including the death and abuse of a child and a brief mention of suicide.