Off the Reservation

In Stephen Graham Jones's latest novel, a group of Blackfeet activists embark on a mission to repatriate the bones of a boy who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, seeking to bring him home. The story follows Nate Yellow Tail, a survivor of a tragic massacre, as he navigates personal trauma and the chance to change his life while leading the effort. Their journey uncovers unexpected dangers, highlighting themes of history, resilience, and the complex choices faced by those fighting against injustice.