The River We Remember

Author: William Kent Krueger
Length: 432 pages
Publication Date: First published September 5, 2023

Book Summary: The River We Remember

In the year 1958, the tranquil town of Jewel, Minnesota, is thrust into turmoil following the shocking murder of its most influential resident, igniting long-standing tensions within the community in this captivating standalone novel.
On Memorial Day, as the town unites to honor the sacrifices made by its fallen heroes, the lifeless body of affluent landowner Jimmy Quinn is discovered in the Alabaster River, the victim of a brutal shotgun attack. The investigation falls to Sheriff Brody Dern, a revered war veteran burdened with both physical and emotional scars from his time in service. Before the autopsy results are even in, rumors begin to swirl, pointing to Noah Bluestone—a Native American World War II veteran who has recently returned to Jewel with his Japanese wife—as the prime suspect. As the town spirals into a frenzy of suspicion and blame, Dern finds himself not only seeking justice for Quinn’s murder but also grappling with his own haunting past.
Amidst this chaotic atmosphere, several residents are caught in the maelstrom of anger and fear. Among them are a grieving war widow and her teenage son, the resourceful publisher of the local newspaper, a seasoned deputy, and a tenacious female attorney, each wrestling with their own painful histories and secrets that Quinn’s death threatens to unearth.
As both a gripping mystery and a profound reflection on mid-20th century American life, The River We Remember offers an unflinching examination of the scars left by both foreign and domestic conflicts. It serves as a poignant exploration of healing, resilience, and the timeless power of the narratives that define our sense of belonging.

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