The Stick Game

Gabriel Du Pré, a part-time deputy and fiddle player, delves into a troubling mystery on the Fort Belknap Reservation, where children are suffering health issues and declining test scores. His investigation into the nearby Persephone mine uncovers potential links between environmental pollution and the children’s well-being, amid suspicions surrounding a missing boy who later is found dead. The story explores themes of community, environmental concerns, and the pursuit of justice, set against the stark landscape of Montana.