Gin Sexsmith's In the Hands of Men is a revenge thriller following Delilah, haunted by the loss of her Indigenous cousin Cedar, who becomes judge, jury, and executioner while navigating a world-altering virus. Through a gripping narrative tackling violence against Indigenous women, Sexsmith creates a story about rage, justice, and survival. The novel becomes both thriller and urgent commentary on the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, proving that some anger is righteous and that Indigenous women have every right to fight back.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Sexsmith channels justified rage into a thriller that doesn't look away from violence against Indigenous women. This debut novel reminds us that MMIW isn't abstract, that revenge fantasies serve a purpose, and that Indigenous women's anger is completely warranted.

DETAILS: • Author: Gin Sexsmith • Publisher: Gilded Press • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: May 23, 2023 • ISBN: 9798986466187 • Content Warning: Contains mature themes including sexual violence • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days