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Treuer’s Where the Wolves Don’t Die beautifully blends culture, mystery, and emotion. Through Ezra’s journey of loss and rediscovery, readers witness the resilience of Indigenous identity and the unbreakable bond of family. A vivid exploration of grief, injustice, and renewal, this novel encourages empathy and reflection while celebrating Ojibwe traditions.
Rosenfelt’s Animal Instinct is a witty, fast-moving mystery that pairs humor with heart. Corey Douglas and his K-9 partner, Simon Garfunkel, bring charm and energy to every page as they reopen a haunting cold case. Rosenfelt’s conversational tone and dry wit make the story easy to love, balancing suspense with laugh-out-loud moments. A must-read for dog lovers and mystery fans alike.
Set in the eerie Ozark Mountains, When the Bones Sing follows Dovie, a teen from a long line of women who can “hear the bones of the dead.” When hikers start vanishing near her town, the local sheriff turns to Dovie’s strange ability to help find the bodies.
Set in the eerie small town of Loving, Ohio, this horror graphic novel follows four teens—Sloane, Elliott, Cameron, and Ana—grappling with grief after their friend’s mysterious suicide. Their town is controlled by The Chorus, a cult-like organization whose influence reaches every level of the community.
Nhung and her mother are barely hanging on in the environmental disaster zone that is Mercy, Louisiana. After her father and brother died and the red algae bloomed in the Mississippi River, survival becomes even more difficult.