Winter Counts

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If you have a problem, there's one person you can turn to: Virgil Wounded Horse, the local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. When justice is denied by the American legal system or tribal council, Virgil takes matters into his own hands. However, when heroin infiltrates the reservation and affects his nephew, his quest for justice becomes personal. He teams up with his ex-girlfriend to uncover the source of the drugs and put an end to their spread. Their investigation leads them to Denver, where they discover drug cartels forming alarming new alliances. Meanwhile, a new tribal council initiative raises troubling questions about money and power on the reservation. As Virgil connects the dots, he confronts his own demons and seeks to reclaim his Native identity, realizing the profound cost of being a Native American in the twenty-first century. This gripping tale offers a raw and honest portrayal of a long-ignored aspect of American life, weaving a thrilling narrative that is both deeply engaging and thought-provoking. A powerful debut that resonates with authenticity and insight.