The River We Remember
What's it about
What happens when a small town's darkest secrets are dragged into the light? In 1958, the murder of a wealthy landowner shatters the peace of Jewel, Minnesota, and the blame falls on a Native American war veteran. This gripping mystery forces a community to confront its buried prejudices, wartime traumas, and the lies they tell themselves to survive. As the investigation unfolds, you'll follow a cast of unforgettable characters, from the determined small-town sheriff to a crusading local newspaper editor. Discover how their intertwined histories and personal battles reveal the complex, often heartbreaking, truth behind a single, violent act. This isn't just a whodunit; it's a powerful look at the scars we carry and the river of memory that connects us all.
Meet the author
William Kent Krueger is an Edgar Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author celebrated for his masterful atmospheric mysteries set in the American Midwest. A former logger, construction worker, and freelance journalist, Krueger draws from his diverse experiences to infuse his stories with profound authenticity and a deep understanding of small-town life. His work explores the enduring complexities of community, family, and the landscapes that shape us, creating characters and settings that resonate long after the final page.

What's it about
What happens when a small town's darkest secrets are dragged into the light? In 1958, the murder of a wealthy landowner shatters the peace of Jewel, Minnesota, and the blame falls on a Native American war veteran. This gripping mystery forces a community to confront its buried prejudices, wartime traumas, and the lies they tell themselves to survive. As the investigation unfolds, you'll follow a cast of unforgettable characters, from the determined small-town sheriff to a crusading local newspaper editor. Discover how their intertwined histories and personal battles reveal the complex, often heartbreaking, truth behind a single, violent act. This isn't just a whodunit; it's a powerful look at the scars we carry and the river of memory that connects us all.
Meet the author
William Kent Krueger is an Edgar Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author celebrated for his masterful atmospheric mysteries set in the American Midwest. A former logger, construction worker, and freelance journalist, Krueger draws from his diverse experiences to infuse his stories with profound authenticity and a deep understanding of small-town life. His work explores the enduring complexities of community, family, and the landscapes that shape us, creating characters and settings that resonate long after the final page.
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