The Silence

A powerful story of Indigenous identity, healing, and cultural reconnection in the Yukon.
In Karen Lee White's The Silence, Leah Redsky, a Salteaux/Salish woman, grapples with her identity while navigating a challenging intercultural relationship and a government job in Vancouver. A breakdown leads her to uncover a hidden past through a diary and dream encounters with Tlingit/Tagish spirits.

Leah's journey takes her back to the Yukon, where she must confront past traumas, reconcile her ability to communicate with spirits, and embrace her destiny as a Medicine Woman. This atmospheric novel explores themes of Indigenous spirituality, personal transformation, and cultural reconnection, offering a poignant exploration of healing and identity. Perfect for readers of literary fiction, Canadian Indigenous authors, and spiritual journeys.