And as one society collapses, another is reborn. Guided through the chaos by an unlikely leader named Evan Whitesky, they endeavor to restore order while grappling with a grave decision.īlending action and allegory, Moon of the Crusted Snow upends our expectations. Frustrated by the building chaos, a group of young friends and their families turn to the land and Anishinaabe tradition in hopes of helping their community thrive again.
Tensions rise and, as the months pass, so does the death toll due to sickness and despair. The community leadership loses its grip on power as the visitors manipulate the tired and hungry to take control of the reserve. While the band council and a pocket of community members struggle to maintain order, an unexpected visitor arrives, escaping the crumbling society to the south. Panic builds as the food supply dwindles. Cut off, people become passive and confused. With winter looming, a small northern Anishinaabe community goes dark. “Rice seamlessly injects Anishinaabe language into the dialogue and creates a beautiful rendering of the natural world … This title will appeal to fans of literary science-fiction akin to Cormac McCarthy as well as to readers looking for a fresh voice in indigenous fiction.” - BooklistĪ daring post-apocalyptic novel from a powerful rising literary voice “This slow-burning thriller is also a powerful story of survival and will leave readers breathless.” - Publishers Weekly
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