Ms. , A March Must Read LGBTQ+ Reads , A Most Anticipated Book "Wooziness pervades Passing Through a Prairie Country , in which Marion escapes the clutches of a malevolent figure known as the Sandman and--with help from cousins Alana and Cherie--is drawn into a battle between good and evil, partially fought between slot machines and blackjack tables." --Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) "In this novel he smoothly combines a ghost story with life on the reservation and Indian-owned casinos in a lively and a-lot-of-fun story set among all the flashing lights, bells and whistles in a busy casino in northern Minnesota . Staples [.] gives us a creepy and fast-paced story that details the workings of a well-run casino and the spirits of those who have been there in life. A great summer read." --Mary Ann Grossman, Twin Cities Pioneer-Press "Ojibwe writer Dennis E. Staples' blend of suspense, comedy and thrills is perfect for fans of Reservation Dogs and Stephen Graham Jones.

" --Lizz Schumer, People "Illuminates how a community attempts to cope with ancestral trauma. This is worth a look." -- Publishers Weekly "The sense of timelessness and multiple points of view add to the novel's chaotic suspense, giving readers the impression they're trapped in an episode of Twin Peaks . This is a quick and unique read sure to appeal to thriller fans who also enjoy gothic horror." -- Booklist "Taking readers on a journey through the lavish Hidden Atlantis Casino, where no clocks hang on the walls, to the timeless realm of mysterious and death-dealing spirits, Dennis E. Staples delivers an otherworldly story that's haunting, darkly humorous, and chock full of fascinating Native lore." --Nick Medina, author of Indian Burial Ground.