Wisdom Corner

Wind River meets S. A. Cosby in this new thriller from the multi-award-winning author of Winter Counts.

He thought he'd left his past behind.

But when a murder rocks the Rosebud Reservation, Virgil Wounded Horse is drawn back into a world of violence, power and buried secrets.

With enemies closing in and the past refusing to stay hidden, one thing is clear: justice comes at a price.

From the multi-award-winning author of Winter Counts comes an unforgettable thriller about life - and death - on the Rosebud Native American Reservation.

Virgil Wounded Horse is trying to leave behind his past as a hired enforcer. But when a revered figure on the reservation is found murdered, he is drawn back into a world he thought he'd escaped.

As tensions rise, threats emerge from all sides: a ruthless gang from a neighbouring reservation looking to expand their reach, and a powerful politician determined to tighten his grip at any cost. With a heated tribal council election looming and long-buried truths regarding past injustices at the local Native boarding school coming to light, the pressure mounts.

For Virgil, the search for justice becomes ever more urgent - and more dangerous. Because on Rosebud, the past is never truly gone, and every answer comes with a price.

David Heska Wanbli Weiden delivers a powerful, atmospheric thriller that is not only a compelling story of justice, identity and the weight of the past, but also a vivid portrait of contemporary Native American life.

Praise for Winter Counts:

'Harrowing and heartfelt, assured and highly accomplished. One of the standout thrillers of the year' CHRIS WHITAKER

'An incredible novel . . . where hope and heartbreak are found in equal measure' S. A. COSBY

'As stunning a debut as I've read in a long time' MARK BILLINGHAM

'A terrific debut - tight and tense, hard-eyed and big-hearted' LOU BERNEY

'Eye-opening, enlightening and entertaining, it's one hell of a good read!' AMER ANWAR

'Enthralling from the first page to the last, this is a heartfelt and harrowing tour de force' JON COATES, S MAGAZINE

'Virtuoso fare' FINANCIAL TIMES, BEST CRIME BOOKS OF THE YEAR

'A fascinating insight into an often overlooked world, and draws the reader into a satisfying mystery' GUARDIAN, CRIME AND THRILLER PICKS OF THE YEAR