Windigo Island: A Novel

In this gripping mystery by New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger, Cork O’Connor is faced with fierce adversaries, both ancient and contemporary, as he strives to rescue a young girl.

When the body of a teenage Ojibwe girl is discovered on an island in Lake Superior, rumors swirl among the residents of the nearby Bad Bluff reservation about the involvement of a dangerous mythical creature known as the Windigo or a vengeful spirit named Michi Peshu. Despite the longstanding traditions of the Ojibwe people, these tales do not provide answers regarding the disappearance of the girl and her friend, Mariah Arceneaux, a year earlier. When the Arceneaux family seeks his help, private investigator Cork O’Connor agrees to take on the case.

Facing a wall of silence on the reservation, Cork pieces together fragments of information that lead him to a potential lead. He uncovers the disturbing truth that Duluth, a once-thriving port city, has become a hub for the trafficking of young Native American women who are vulnerable to exploitation. As Cork delves deeper into his investigation, the peril escalates. Despite the mounting danger, Cork remains steadfast in his commitment to locating Mariah, a fifteen-year-old girl whose family is desperate for her safe return.

With little more than a flicker of hope to guide him, Cork braves an impending showdown with men whose malevolence rivals that of the infamous Windigo. His resolve is unwavering as he prepares for a showdown that will test whether fear or love ultimately emerges victorious in the end.

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