When a logging company threatens to cut down a grove of trees sacred to the Anishinaabe people, tensions come to a head when a man is killed at the lumber mill, and blame is placed on environmentalists who have come to the area in support of the tribe. Mixed-race former sheriff Cork O'Connor is caught in the middle when he is asked to help investigate the murder. His wife, Jo, a lawyer representing the tribe, and Karl Lindstrom, the lumber mill owner, are at odds, and it's up to Cork to sift through the clues, solve the murder, and find a peaceful environmental solution.
I love Krueger's standalone books and have enjoyed starting this popular series. I particularly like how Krueger weaves the Anishinaabe culture into each storyline—it's both interesting and enlightening. He is an excellent writer and storyteller whose books capture the imagination and educate.
5/5 stars.
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