Windigo Island

About the book

Cork O'Connor is in a fierce battle against ruthless foes, both ancient and contemporary, in order to save a young girl in this captivating mystery written by New York Times bestselling author and Edgar Award winner William Kent Krueger.

After the body of a teenage Ojibwe girl is discovered on an island in Lake Superior, rumors spread among the residents of the nearby Bad Bluff reservation that it was the doing of a dangerous mythical creature, the Windigo, or a vengeful spirit known as Michi Peshu. Although these tales have been passed down through generations by the Ojibwe people, they do not clarify the mysterious disappearance of the girl and her friend, Mariah Arceneaux, a year prior. The Arceneaux family enlists the help of private investigator Cork O'Connor to take on the case.

However, silence reigns at the Bad Bluff reservation, making it difficult for Cork to gather information. Despite this, he manages to piece together enough clues to follow a potential lead. He discovers that the historic port city of Duluth has become a hub for the modern-day trafficking of vulnerable women, including many young Native Americans. As Cork delves deeper into the investigation, the risks escalate.

Despite the mounting danger, Cork remains steadfast in his mission - to locate Mariah, a fifteen-year-old girl who is innocent and whose family is desperate to bring her home. With only a glimmer of hope in rescuing her from men whose malevolence rivals that of the fabled Windigo, Cork prepares for a formidable showdown that will determine whether it is fear or love that ultimately triumphs.