David Heska Wanbli Weiden
David Heska Wanbli Weiden is an American author and professor of Native American descent, known for his work in the crime fiction genre. His most notable work is the novel 'Winter Counts,' which has received critical acclaim for its portrayal of the Lakota people and the challenges they face on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Weiden is a member of the Sicangu Lakota nation and often incorporates themes of Indigenous identity and social justice into his writing.
Books
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1. Winter Counts
"Winter Counts" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel set on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The story follows Virgil Wounded Horse, a local enforcer who takes justice into his own hands when the legal system fails his community. When his nephew becomes entangled in the dangerous world of drug trafficking, Virgil embarks on a mission to protect his family and seek retribution. Through its powerful narrative and exploration of Native American culture, the book sheds light on the complexities of modern-day reservation life and the struggle for justice in an unjust world.
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