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In Jewel, Minnesota, the body of a wealthy landowner is found floating in the Alabaster River. The investigation falls to Sheriff Brody Dern, a highly decorated war hero who still
carries the physical and emotional scars from his military service. Vicious rumors begin–the killer must be Noah Bluestone, a Native American WWII veteran who has recently returned with a Japanese wife. Both a complex, spellbinding mystery and a masterful portrait of mid-century American life, this book offers an unflinching look at the wounds left by war, a moving exploration of the ways we seek to heal, and a testament to the power of stories about the places we call home. Join us for a discussion of this novel by an award-winning author. We will provide background on CNY Reads, as well as an overview of the author’s works. Those who have read the book are welcome to join our discussion on Zoom, and those who have not are welcome to preview this intriguing novel.