This Town Sleeps

Set on a reservation in northern Minnesota, This Town Sleeps investigates how history, culture, and landscape influence personal stories and identity. The novel follows Marion Lafournier, an Ojibwe man, as he navigates a secret romance with a closeted white man and unravels a local mystery connected to a legendary Ojibwe figure. Through these intertwined narratives, the story explores themes of community, tradition, and self-discovery in a small-town setting.