Chapter 18
Canada, Twenty-Eight Years Ago
Noshi went every morning in search of food but returned every evening empty-handed. He did his best to care for his family. He expanded the snow cave to make it more comfortable, digging a larger air hole. If the boy tilted his head just so, he could watch the night stars. Sometimes he imagined Sheshebens with big white wings flying over the moon. “I miss you,” he’d whisper…
Northern California, Present Time
“Good day, you two.” Sally greeted Jake and Maggie as they drew near the counter. “I’ve got a fall special on pumpkin spice latte. Care to try one?”
“When did you ever know me to drink frou-frou coffee drinks?” Maggie said. “I’ll have my usual.”
“One French roast in an oversized mug comin’ up. What’ll it be for you, Sheriff?”
“I’ll try t
