Complex murder mystery unfolds in a small Minnesota town for engaging storytelling
Delves into the aftermath of WWII and its impact on personal and community trauma
Features a diverse cast of characters each grappling with their own demons
Captures the essence of mid-century American life and social dynamics
Awards-winning novel with a moving exploration of healing and storytelling
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In 1958, a small Minnesota town is rocked by a shocking murder, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances in this dazzling novel, an instant New York Times bestseller and “a work of art” (The Denver Post).
On Memorial Day in Jewel, Minnesota, the body of wealthy landowner Jimmy Quinn is found floating in the Alabaster River, dead from a shotgu
