Murder on the Red River
Introducing Cash Blackbear, a young Ojibwe woman whose visions and grit help solve a brutal murder in this award-winning debut.
1970s, Red River Valley between North Dakota and Minnesota: Renee “Cash” Blackbear is 19 years old and tough as nails. She lives in Fargo, North Dakota, where she drives truck for local farmers, drinks beer, plays pool, and helps solve criminal investigations through the power of her visions. She has one friend, Sheriff Wheaton, her guardian, who helped her out of the broken foster care system.
One Saturday morning, Sheriff Wheaton is called to investigate a pile of rags in a field and finds the body of an Indian man. When Cash dreams about the dead man’s weathered house on the Red Lake Reservation, she knows that’s the place to start looking for answers. Together, Cash and Wheaton work to solve a murder that stretches across cultures in a rural community traumatized by racism, genocide, and oppression.
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Marcie R. Rendon is a writer whose stories are shaped by the land and culture of her Ojibwe roots. Growing up on the White Earth Reservation in northern Minnesota, her connection to Native American heritage is woven deeply into her work, offering a voice that is both personal and universally resonant. With an academic background in criminal justice and human development, she brings a unique perspective to her writing—focusing on the complexities of identity, the search for justice, and the power of community.
A Cash Blackbear Mystery
The Cash Blackbear Mystery series immerses readers in the gritty, atmospheric world of northern Minnesota, where the complexities of identity, justice, and the human condition collide. At the heart of this captivating series is Cash Blackbear, a sharp-witted Ojibwe investigator whose quiet strength and unrelenting sense of justice make her a standout in the world of crime fiction. Cash's tenacity and deep connection to her Native American heritage drive each mystery, offering a unique blend of suspense, cultural depth, and intricate storytelling.
A Cash Blackbear Mystery consists of four books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
