Modern Natives: An Illustrated Collection of Reimagined Coast Salish Myths [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

A Dazzling Fusion of Ancient Myth and Modern Storytelling – Coast Salish Legends Reimagined for Today’s ReaderWhat happens when the spirits of your ancestors walk the busy streets of New York City? When water serpents stalk your dreams, when a trickster god orders a whiskey in Tacoma, when wolves appear under streetlights in Manhattan?Modern Natives is a luminous, genre-bending collection that brings the living myths of the Coast Salish peoples into sharp, contemporary focus. Author Andrea Grant blends ancestral teachings, vivid memory, and cinematic prose to breathe new life into timeless stories:“The Water Dream” – A near-drowning opens a lifelong bond to the supernatural.“Coyote Dances With Destiny” – The beloved trickster reckons with love, loss, and relevance in the digital age.“Run Me With The Wolves” – Ancestors stalk city streets, reminding us that the old ways never sleep.These stories, enhanced by striking illustrations from acclaimed Coast Salish artist Qwalsius-Shaun Peterson and Bowera Studio, honor the oral tradition while daring to ask: What if the spirits never left?Whether you’re drawn to Indigenous fiction, urban fantasy, or cultural memoir, Modern Natives is an unforgettable journey through myth, memory, and modern identity.Perfect for readers of Joy Harjo, Tommy Orange, Eden Robinson, and Neil Gaiman. Read more