Spirit Crossing by William Kent Krueger

 

"There is a single thread that runs through us all and connects us to the Creator. In birth, that thread draws our life spirit from the heart of the Creator. In death, the thread draws our spirit back into the Creator's heart. It is the same for every living thing."

                   -Henry Meloux, from the novel

I practically inhaled this one! I did feel a little sad when I finished this last in the Cork O'Connor series (#20) since I now have to wait for the next installment.

So much is going on in this novel---pipeline protests, 3 missing women, two found dead; Steven is awaiting his wedding to Belle and Annie is home from her mission in Guatemala with her partner, Maria, and a troublesome secret. And 7-yr-old grandson, Waaboo, little rabbit in Ojibwe, may be in danger because of his visionary gift.

I have loved each novel by this author. This one gets another 5 rating. I enjoy the Minnesota settings so much; very different from Florida where I live. It has been so interesting "watching" the O'Connor family grow and change. Also, I have learned some about Ojibwe culture---language and especially spiritual beliefs which I find inspiring. (See quote) Henry Meloux is a favorite character, over a hundred years old, and I fear reading of his death in a future novel.