First published 1998
When a hated judge turns up dead in a small Minnesota town, former sheriff Cork O'Connor is drawn into a web of secrets and lies. As a young Ojibwa man flees the scene, O'Connor must navigate the complex relationships between the town's residents and the nearby tribal community to uncover the truth before more lives are lost. With time running out and tensions rising, O'Connor must confront his own biases and uncover the shocking motivations behind the judge's murder.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, investigation
Setting: Minnesota
328 pages · Paperback · Atria