Sixth World

Rebecca Roanhorse

In the aftermath of an apocalyptic event that reshaped the Southwestern world, Maggie Hoskie—an Indigenous monster-hunter—tracks threats others can’t even name. When a family begs her to find a missing loved one, Maggie follows a trail that leads into dangerous territory where ancient forces and modern desperation collide. Blending pulse-quickening action with mythic dread, the novel explores survival, identity, and the responsibilities that come with power in a world that has been remade. Roanhorse’s sharp, cinematic storytelling and deep cultural grounding bring the “sixth world” to life, delivering a thrilling, character-driven journey through monsters, moral choices, and the hope of finding what was lost.

Rebecca Roanhorse

Four weeks after a cataclysmic event that saved her people, Maggie finds herself grappling with the profound cost of her victory. When a sinister cult, led by the enigmatic White Locust, begins to spread its influence across the reservation, Maggie and Hastiin are drawn into a desperate investigation. Their search takes a perilous turn when Kai and Caleb Goodacre are kidnapped, forcing Maggie to confront not only the cult's dark power but also the lingering shadows of her past. This gripping tale explores themes of sacrifice, faith, and the enduring strength of community in the face of overwhelming darkness.