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Looking for Smoke

by K. A. Cobell

Length 10 hours 35 minutes

Language English

Narrators Julie Lumsden, Katie Anvil Rich, Shaun Taylor-Corbett & Jordan Waunch

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Bookseller recommendation

“Hands down one of the best YA books I read this year. Excellently written and paced, this book deals with the epidemic of violence against indigenous women as four teens reckon with and try to solve the murders of two girls in their community. The cast in the audiobook does an amazing job portraying the book’s narrators and larger community with sensitivity and complexity. ”
— Nino • Astoria Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Great mystery for the Karen McManus and Holly Jackson fans that shines a light on missing and murdered Indigenous women! Perfect don't-know-who-you-can-trust vibes and cast of complex characters, this one isn't to be missed.”
— Kimi • The Silver Unicorn Bookstore

Bookseller recommendation

“A thriller set in the world of MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women). Dynamic characters leave you guessing until the very end.”
— Sarah • The Bookstore Plus

Bookseller recommendation

“This was such a powerful read - fast paced, full of endearing (yet at times untrustworthy) characters, and thrilling! Do not start unless you have time to finish it because I promise you, you will not be able to put it down. K.A. Cobell highlights the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls movement in such an impressive way. Looking for Smoke is not to be missed!”
— Nadine • Birchbark Books

Summary
About the author

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK

In her powerful debut novel, Looking for Smoke, author K. A. Cobell (Blackfeet) weaves loss, betrayal, and complex characters into a thriller that will illuminate, surprise, and engage readers until the final word. A must-pick for readers who enjoy books by Angeline Boulley and Karen McManus!

When local girl Loren includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor Loren’s missing sister, Mara thinks she’ll finally make some friends on the Blackfeet reservation.

Instead, a girl from the Giveaway, Samantha White Tail, is found murdered.

Because the four members of the Giveaway group were the last to see Samantha alive, each becomes a person of interest in the investigation. And all of them—Mara, Loren, Brody, and Eli—have a complicated history with Samantha.

Despite deep mistrust, the four must now take matters into their own hands and clear their names. Even though one of them may be the murderer.

Mystery & Thriller YA Fiction

K. A. Cobell, Staa’tssipisstaakii, is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation. She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she spends her time writing books, chasing her kids through the never-ending rain, and scouring the inlet beaches for sand dollars and hermit crabs. Looking for Smoke is her debut novel.