Looking for Smoke
Looking for Smoke by K. A. Cobell is a debut novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2024. This 416-page book, written in English, explores themes of loss, betrayal, and the complexities of friendship within the context of a thriller. The story follows Mara, who, after being included in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor Loren’s missing sister, finds herself entangled in a murder investigation when a fellow participant, Samantha White Tail, is discovered dead.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the lives of four individuals—Mara, Loren, Brody, and Eli—who become persons of interest due to their last interactions with Samantha. As they navigate their complicated histories and deep mistrust, the group must work together to clear their names, all while grappling with the possibility that one among them may be the murderer. The book addresses social themes such as grief, violence, and activism, set against the backdrop of the Native American experience in the United States.
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A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK
In her powerful debut novel, Looking for Smoke, author K. A. Cobell (Blackfeet) weaves loss, betrayal, and complex characters into a thriller that will illuminate, surprise, and engage readers until the final word. A must-pick for readers who enjoy books by Angeline Boulley and Karen McManus!
When local girl Loren includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor Loren’s missing sister, Mara thinks she’ll finally make some friends on the Blackfeet reservation.
Instead, a girl from the Giveaway, Samantha White Tail, is found murdered.
Because the four members of the Giveaway group were the last to see Samantha alive, each becomes a person of interest in the investigation. And all of them–Mara, Loren, Brody, and Eli–have a complicated history with Samantha.
Despite deep mistrust, the four must now take matters into their own hands and clear their names. Even though one of them may be the murderer.
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