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Winner of the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize

Winner of the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize

A boy unearths a jar that holds an old curse, which sets into motion his family’s unravelling; a man, while trying to swindle some pot from a dealer, discovers a friend passed out in the woods, his hair frozen into the snow; and two friends, inspired by Antiques Roadshow, attempt to rob the tribal museum for valuable root clubs. Night of the Living Rez, the book that heralded the arrival of a standout talent in contemporary fiction, is an unforgettable portrayal of an Indigenous community.

Publisher Review

‘Magnificent.’ Lily King, New York Times ‘Remarkable. . . . An electric, captivating voice. . . . Talty has assured himself a spot in the canon of great Native American literature.’ New York Times ‘Captivating.’ TIME ‘Memorable.’ The Wall Street Journal ‘Astounding. . . . Talty is an important new writer to watch.’ Esquire ‘Astounding. . . . Talty is an important new writer to watch.’ Esquire ‘Woven together with the care and intimacy of a family heirloom.’ Chicago Review of Books ‘Flawless. . . . a masterwork by a major talent.’ Star Tribune ‘Uses humour and heartache to tell the interconnected stories of a menagerie of Indigenous characters.’ Philadelphia Inquirer ‘An inspired debut.’ Daily Beast ‘Ingenious. . . . Unforgettable.’ Publishers Weekly, Starred Review ‘Talty is adept at unearthing his characters’ emotions. . . . these stories reveal the hardships facing a young Native American in contemporary America.’ Kirkus, Starred Review ‘Brilliant.’ Foreword Reviews, Starred Review ‘Stunning.’ LitHub