{"title":"K. A. Cobell","description":"\u003cp\u003eK. A. Cobell is a captivating voice in the realm of Young Adult fiction, crafting stories that resonate with both teens and adults alike. Known for weaving intricate narratives with relatable characters, Cobell's works are a journey into the heart of adolescence and the challenges that come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features titles such as \u003cem\u003eLooking For Smoke\u003c\/em\u003e, which showcases Cobell's talent for blending contemporary themes with suspenseful storytelling. Each book is an exploration of identity, friendship, and the search for truth, appealing to readers who enjoy emotional depth and engaging plotlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into K. A. Cobell's books and discover why these gripping tales have captured the imaginations of readers around the world. Perfect for those seeking thought-provoking Young Adult fiction that leaves a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"looking-for-smoke-by-k-a-cobell-9780241642276","title":"Looking For Smoke","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLooking for Smoke\u003c\/i\u003e is a literary-thriller murder mystery set within a Native American community, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eFirekeeper's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSadie\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eOne of Us Is Lying\u003c\/i\u003e series. This debut novel is an own voices narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince moving to the Blackfeet Reservation with her parents, Mara Racette has felt like an outsider, taunted by her tight-knit classmates for growing up far away. When a local girl includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honour her missing sister, Mara thinks she'll finally make some friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, a girl from the Giveaway, Samantha White Tail, is found murdered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the members of the Giveaway group were the last to see Samantha alive, each becomes a person of interest in the investigation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew-girl Mara, who hated Samantha for being particularly cruel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrief-stricken Loren Arnoux, who was Samantha's best friend until her sister's disappearance drove a wedge between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClass-clown Brody Clark, whose unreciprocated crush on Samantha is an open secret.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTough-guy Eli First Kill, who has his own complicated history with Samantha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite deep mistrust, the four must now take matters into their own hands to clear their names, even though one of them may be the murderer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her powerful debut novel, \u003ci\u003eLooking for Smoke\u003c\/i\u003e, author K. A. Cobell (Blackfeet) weaves loss, betrayal, and complex characters into a mystery that will illuminate, surprise, and engage readers until the final word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531916267756,"sku":"9780241642276","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/136303482274.jpg?v=1749291811"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/k-a-cobell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}