Moon of the Crusted Snow

Waubgeshig Rice

In a world plunged into darkness and chaos, a remote Anishinaabeg community faces an unprecedented crisis when a mysterious group of strangers arrives seeking refuge. As resources dwindle and fear escalates, old tensions resurface, forcing the community to confront not only the immediate threat but also the lingering traumas of their past. Amidst the encroaching despair, a young couple rediscovers their ancestral language and traditions, offering a glimmer of hope for survival and a path toward reclaiming their identity. This powerful novel explores themes of resilience, cultural resurgence, and the enduring strength of community in the face of societal collapse.

Waubgeshig Rice

Ten years after a cataclysmic event plunged the world into darkness, Evan Whitesky and his community have found a fragile peace in a remote wilderness. But as the seasons turn and the challenges of survival mount, they must confront new threats and the enduring mysteries of their ancestral lands. This gripping novel explores themes of resilience, Indigenous identity, and the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth. Waubgeshig Rice masterfully weaves a tale of hope and hardship, drawing readers back into a world both familiar and terrifyingly new.