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Our April book club pick is \u2018Better the Blood\u2019 by Michael Bennett. It is both a page-turning detective novel and a deep exploration of the lasting scars of colonialism. Hana Westerman, a M\u0101ori detective in Auckland, New Zealand, discovers that a series of murders are connected to the execution of a M\u0101ori chief by British colonial soldiers more than 150 years earlier. In pursuing the serial killer, Hana must confront her loyalties to both the police and her roots. \n\nIn this spoiler-free interview, we talk to Michael Bennett about his experience as the first M\u0101ori author to write a thriller about a M\u0101ori detective.\n\nWe will be back on the last Tuesday of the month to discuss the book, spoilers and all, and you can participate! Record a voice memo with your thoughts on the book and email the file to NerdettePodcast at gmail. We can\u2019t wait to hear from you!