The Hatak Witches

A baffling museum murder that appears to be the work of twisted human killers results in an unexpected and violent confrontation with powerful shapeshifters for Choctaw Detective Monique Blue Hawk (first introduced in the award-winning crime novel Document of Expectations). Blending tribal beliefs and myths into a modern context, The Hatak Witches continues the storyline of Choctaw cosmology and cultural survival that are prominent in Devon Mihesuah’s award-winning novel, The Roads of My Relations.

“As informative as it is gripping, this supernatural mystery from Mihesuah is rooted in Choctaw cosmology and contemporary Native American life. Set on Oklahoma’s Chalakwa Ranch, the story follows Det. Monique Blue Hawk as she investigates a break-in and the murder of a security guard at a nearby children’s museum. As Monique’s investigation pulls her deeper into the supernatural, Mihesuah expertly weaves in Choctaw legends and superstitions. The author’s ability to immerse the reader in the lives of her characters is prodigious, making the social realism of Monique’s life as fascinating as the supernatural elements. Readers looking for intelligent, diverse supernatural fiction will be captivated. “-Publishers Weekly

“If you are looking for a journey into modern-day Choctaw spirituality, The Hatak Witches is a trip waiting to be taken.”—Geary Hobson, author of The Last of Ofos

“A Native American woman detective is called to the local museum to investigate a murder. A man and his son out hunting come upon a gruesomely slain deer. Owner of the Chalakwa Ranch and his wife witness a dark entity on their land that causes all of the winged beings to flee in a panic. This mystery novel, set in contemporary Oklahoma, tells of tribal magic, dark powers, and forces that manipulate and collide into the present day, causing these characters’ lives to tumble into chaos and to reckon with the otherworldly and supernatural.”—Tiffany Midge, author of Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese’s

“Devon Mihesuah’s The Hatak Witches, is a sharp, smart, supernatural thriller that you won’t be able to put down.”—Erika T. Wurth, author of Crazy Horse’s Girlfriend