Literary 

Set in North Dakota at a time in this century when Indian tribes were struggling to keep what little remained of their lands, "Tracks" is a tale of passion and deep unrest. Told in the alternating voices of a wise, astute leader of the tribe, and a young, increasingly embittered mixed-blood woman, the novel chronicles the drama of daily lives overshadowed by the clash of cultures and mythologies. The first vice is that of Nanapush, three times a widower, saved from epidemic and despair by his wit and art of storytelling. Counterpoint to him is Pauline, torn by the fervent conflicts of ancient Chippewa beliefs and Christianity. At the center of the storm is Fleur Pillager: witch, lover, wife, mother, and avenger.

Over the course of ten crucial years, as tribal land and the trust between people erode ceaselessly, men and women are pushed to the brink of their endurance - yet their pride and humor prohibit surrender.