Murder on the Red River
Murder on the Red River by Marcie R. Rendon is a fiction novel published by Soho Press on April 5, 2022. This 320-page book introduces readers to Cash Blackbear, a young Ojibwe woman living in the 1970s Red River Valley between North Dakota and Minnesota. With her unique ability to have visions, Cash aids in solving a brutal murder that disrupts her community, showcasing her resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
In this narrative, Cash Blackbear, at just 19 years old, navigates life in Fargo while assisting Sheriff Wheaton in criminal investigations. The story begins when a body is discovered in a field, prompting Cash to use her dreams to uncover the truth behind the murder. As they delve deeper, Cash and Wheaton confront issues of racism and oppression that affect their rural community. This edition offers a compelling exploration of mystery and the supernatural, highlighting the intersection of cultures and the impact of historical trauma.
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One Book, One Minnesota Selection for Summer 2021
Introducing Cash Blackbear, a young Ojibwe woman whose visions and grit help solve a brutal murder in this award-winning debut.
1970s, Red River Valley between North Dakota and Minnesota: Renee “Cash” Blackbear is 19 years old and tough as nails. She lives in Fargo, North Dakota, where she drives truck for local farmers, drinks beer, plays pool, and helps solve criminal investigations through the power of her visions. She has one friend, Sheriff Wheaton, her guardian, who helped her out of the broken foster care system.
One Saturday morning, Sheriff Wheaton is called to investigate a pile of rags in a field and finds the body of an Indian man. When Cash dreams about the dead man’s weathered house on the Red Lake Reservation, she knows that’s the place to start looking for answers. Together, Cash and Wheaton work to solve a murder that stretches across cultures in a rural community traumatized by racism, genocide, and oppression.
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