Knife River

Knife River is an intelligent literary mystery with a rich sense of place and a clever plot; but it is Champine’s keenly-observed depiction of the aftermath of tragedy and the corrosive impact of loss that sets this novel apart – Paula HawkinsKnife River is a delicious smoke curl of a novel: atmospheric, sharp, and skilled at twisting the reader’s guesses in unimaginable ways – Jodi Picoult

A twisting, engrossing and beautiful mystery. Thrilling, yet also deeply moving, layered and powerful

– Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the EndI couldn’t put Knife River down. An incredibly compelling literary mystery. Beautifully written – Olivia KiernanAn engrossing, powerful debut with a fantastic sense of place. * T.M. Logan *Both a beguiling mystery and a tender exploration of sisterhood and first love, this beautiful, deep, winding road of a novel pulled me hard into its pages and wouldn’t let me go. I was captivated by this debut – Emma Styles, author of No Country for GirlsBeautifully written, gripping and poignant, Knife River is a moving debut about love, women and buried secrets – Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in TranslationKnife River is a gorgeous, magnetic portrait of two sisters whose lives are shattered by the loss of their mother. Part mystery, part investigation into the nature of loss, this novel is both startlingly beautiful and unputdownable. Justine Champine has written a knockout debut – Danielle TrussoniA haunting, slow burning novel full of atmosphere and heart. Dealing with the aftermath of a beloved mother’s disappearance, this book is full of meditations on loss and grief, anger and fear. Clever and beautifully written, it is a satisfying and moving read. * Araminta Hall *