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Susan Olasky: During a violent storm, Retired sheriff Cork O'Connor's daughter finds the body of a murdered mother and the now-abandoned baby. A cat-and-mouse chase between the girl and the murderer ensues. O'Connor's mysteries combine a deep appreciation for the Minnesota wilderness and Indian culture, which he blends with a strong Catholic sensibility. In this novel, that sensibility manifests itself in the way characters risk their lives to protect the baby, who has a cleft palate.
