Notes

• "In the 1940s on the Flathead Indian Reservation, a reckless and stubborn young girl sets her life down a desperate path." "Louise White Elk dreams of both belonging and escape, of discovering love and freedom on her own terms. But she is red-haired, tough and beautiful temptation, and at least three men, each more dangerous than the other, want to control and possess her: Police Officer Charlie Kicking Woman, who struggles between worlds; charismatic but scary Baptiste, who refuses to yield to anyone; and Harvey Stoner, who owns nearly everything." "On the reservation, danger looms everywhere, rising out of fear and anger, deprivation, hunger, and poverty. But just as often for Louise, and for those she loves, danger arises from longing and desire. And from making a choice."–BOOK JACKET