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Reader Comments
“The story made me think, made me a bit anxious in anticipation, made me laugh out loud and a bit weepy, too--it was wonderful.
“The author's empathy, love and respect for the woods of Northern Minnesota and especially the current and past experience of its Native America people are apparent throughout this well reasoned and well researched conspiracy. The characters, both Indian and white, are well developed, the plot never feels contrived or artificial and the author doesn’t take any shortcuts in his rounding out the story to a satisfying conclusion....a riveting page-turner which entertains and informs.”
~Mary Norris
“Alarm escalates to horror for Jake Lorenz as a visit to his family’s upper Midwest cabin in search of renewal rapidly reveals destruction and death. A talented engineer who has lost both his wife and his job, Jake suddenly finds himself embroiled in a struggle for land, wealth and power among residents of Sandy Cove, both white and Indian.
“While battling personal demons and deadly forces of man and nature, Jake’s life becomes entwined with those of Ojibwe Indians Big Lights Johnson and Morey Turnbull, a sullen, 300-pound outcast; Alex Minor, the largest private landowner on the peninsula; Tribal Council leaders Sam Aguire and Chase Leonard; hard-pressed Indian families and Department of Natural Resources agent Donna Lynch.
“Author Jim Proebstle, draws on his knowledge of the area and its history to weave a page-turning story with origins dating back 200 years and outcomes that could appear in tomorrow’s newspaper. Unexpected alliances and lives lived In the Absence of Honor bring consequences that reverberate from a small northern community, an Indian reservation and a casino of uncertain profitability to powerful forces in Washington, D.C. Intrigue, excitement and emotion fill this entertaining tale.”
~Linnea Schlobohm, Editor
“In The Absence of Honor is a great read - I was hooked from the first page.
The plot intrigues, the characters are engaging and the Minnesota Indian lore enriches the story. This is a talented first novel that totally captures your imagination and leaves you wanting Jim's next novel in short order.”
~Carol Wetmore
