Thomas King 
DreadfulWater 

The award-winning, bestselling author of The Back of the Turtle and The Inconvenient Indian masters the comic mystery novel in this series opener, starring ex-cop Thumps Dreadful Water Thumps Dreadful Water is a Cherokee ex-cop trying to make a living as a photographer in the small town of Chinook, somewhere in the northwestern United States. But he doesnt count on snapping shots of a dead body languishing in a newly completed luxury condo resort built by the local Indian band. Its a mystery that Thumps cant help getting involved in, especially when he realizes the number one suspect is Stick Merchant, anti-condo protester and wayward son of Claire Merchant, head of the tribal council and Dreadful Waters sometimes lover. Smart and savvy, blessed with a killer dry wit and a penchant for self-deprecating humour, Dreadful Water just cant manage to shed his California cop skin. Before long, he is deeply entangled in the mystery and has his work cut out for him.A novel that will appeal to mystery fans as well as Thomas Kings loyal audience, Dreadful Water Shows Up is a catchy, clever read.