Overview
In 1958, a small Minnesota town is rocked by the murder of its most powerful citizen, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances in this dazzling standalone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the “expansive, atmospheric American saga” (Entertainment Weekly) This Tender Land.
On Memorial Day, as the people of Jewel, Minnesota gather to remember and honor the sacrifice of so many sons in the wars of the past, the half-clothed body of wealthy landowner Jimmy Quinn is found floating in the Alabaster River, dead from a shotgun blast. Investigation of the murder falls to Sheriff Brody Dern, a highly decorated war hero who still carries the physical and emotional scars from his military service. Even before Dern has the results of the autopsy, vicious rumors begin to circulate that the killer must be Noah Bluestone, a Native American WWII veteran who has recently returned to Jewel with a Japanese wife. As suspicions and accusations mount and the town teeters on the edge of more violence, Dern struggles not only to find the truth of Quinn’s murder but also put to rest the demons from his own past.
Caught up in the torrent of anger that sweeps through Jewel are a war widow and her adolescent son, the intrepid publisher of the local newspaper, an aging deputy, and a crusading female lawyer, all of whom struggle with their own tragic histories and harbor secrets that Quinn’s death threatens to expose.
Both a complex, spellbinding mystery and a masterful portrait of midcentury American life from an author of novels “as big-hearted as they come” (Parade), The River We Remember is an unflinching look at the wounds left by the wars we fight abroad and at home, a moving exploration of the ways in which we seek to heal, and a testament to the enduring power of the stories we tell about the places we call home.
Review
Jimmy Quinn has just been found murdered by a shotgun blast. Jimmy is the most influential citizen of the town of Jewel, Minnesota. AND he has a lot of enemies. The sheriff arrests a Native American who is a WWII veteran and he has returned from the war with a Japanese wife. However, as the sheriff digs deeper, he realizes that Jimmy had a lot of secrets.
Well, Mr. Krueger has done it again. This tale has great characters and story that just won’t quit! I think my favorite character is Noah Bluestone. I love his strong silent tendencies. Then there is Sheriff Dern. He is broken in so many ways and he really just wants to do the right thing.
This is a story that is riveting and intriguing from the very first word! It encompasses so many complex situations from racism, sexual assault and of course, murder. It also explores the aspect of healing from tragedies and hidden wounds.
Need a captivating tale from start to finish…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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