From the blurb:
"1970s Minnesota. It's spring in the Red River Valley and Cash Blackbear is plowing a field for a local farmer when she discovers a dead man on the kitchen floor of the property's rented farmhouse. The only possible witness to the murder is the young daughter of a Native laborer. The girl, Shawnee, is too terrified to speak about what she’s witnessed, and her parents seem to have vanished.
"In the wake of the murder, Cash can't deny her suspicions of the dead man's grieving widow. While Cash scours the county and White Earth reservation trying to find the missing mother before Shawnee is placed in foster care, another body turns up. Concerned about the girl and her mother's fate, and with the help of local Sheriff Wheaton, Cash races against the clock to figure out the truth of what happened in the farmhouse."
"In the wake of the murder, Cash can't deny her suspicions of the dead man's grieving widow. While Cash scours the county and White Earth reservation trying to find the missing mother before Shawnee is placed in foster care, another body turns up. Concerned about the girl and her mother's fate, and with the help of local Sheriff Wheaton, Cash races against the clock to figure out the truth of what happened in the farmhouse."
My thoughts: Cash Blackbear is young, guarded, and doesn't always make the best decisions. And her intuitive gift, those dreams and impressions that often lead her to the truth, seems to be on the fritz. But she's stubborn and tough and refuses to give up on Shawnee and her mom. And I liked that about her. I hope someday she'll learn to let in the people who care about her, and connect with them on a deeper level. I'm obviously invested in her journey! And these mysteries do such a good job of immersing you in that 1970s time period and Red River Valley setting, with all its injustices towards women and Native Americans. It's another reason I find them so compelling and interesting. This is another 4-star read from Rendon. All four of her Cash Blackbear mysteries are worth checking out.
Happy Reading!
Other book from this series that I've read and reviewed:
I like somewhat unreliable main characters like this one.
ReplyDeleteCash is quite the character. Young, tough, and stubborn. She makes some mistakes, but I still really like her.
DeleteI've had this series on my list for a bit and definitely want to try it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a fun series to read; I love the characters, and the time period is so interesting.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed it! I like the cover, it feels very fall-ish.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great cover.
DeleteThat does sound like it would be a good read.
ReplyDeleteI really liked it. :D
DeleteThe setting and background seems differed and interesting
ReplyDeleteIt really gives you a feel for that place and time!
DeleteI should check this series out and maybe I will start with this one because the plot sounds interesting and the setting, the White Earth reservation interests me as well.
ReplyDeleteMost of this series involves the White Earth reservation because Cash is Native American; she's from there though she grew up in foster care.
DeleteThis sounds really good! I need to check out this series. Great review, Lark! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm liking this series. Mostly because of Cash and the time period she's trying to navigate.
DeleteI don't know this series but the characters and the setting are the sort of thing I like to read.
ReplyDeleteGive one a try and see if you like it; they're short and they read fast.
DeleteI'm not familiar with this series, but I do love the 1970s setting. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a fun series; I stick with it because the setting is so interesting and Cash Blackbear is a very unique and likable kind of character.
DeleteI've heard really good things about this series! Happy to see your review -- it reminds me that I really need to check out the first book!
ReplyDeleteI really like this series.
DeleteI've heard great things about this series, and I'm glad to see it continues to be a hit for you!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun one. :D
DeleteI like when a main character isn't perfect and this sounds like an interesting read. I haven't read anything by this author but I really should check her books out.
ReplyDeleteIt's been so interesting seeing that time period through Cash's eyes.
DeleteSounds like a mystery I'd enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's been a good series. I like that it's set in a different time period than I normally read about.
DeleteThese series does sound really good. I need to check it out already!
ReplyDeleteThere's something about Cash and her situation that I really like.
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