Looking for Smoke
Looking for Smoke by K. A. Cobell is a debut novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 13, 2025. This 416-page book is written in English and explores themes of loss, betrayal, and the complexities of relationships within a thriller framework. The story centers on Loren, who includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor her missing sister, only for the event to take a dark turn when a girl from the Giveaway, Samantha White Tail, is found murdered.
As the investigation unfolds, the four members of the Giveaway group—Mara, Loren, Brody, and Eli—find themselves entangled in a web of suspicion, each with a complicated history with the victim. The narrative delves into social themes such as grief, violence, and activism, while also highlighting the dynamics of life on the Blackfeet reservation. Readers will encounter a gripping tale that challenges the characters to confront their pasts and work together to uncover the truth, even as mistrust looms over them.
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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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