From the bestselling author of Firewater comes a moving tribute to an older brother that traverses the thresholds of memoir, fiction, and fantasy and reimagines what could have been.When Harold Johnson returns to his childhood home in a northern Indigenous community for his brother Clifford’s funeral, the first thing his eyes fall on is a chair. It stands on three legs, the fourth broken off and missing. So begins a journey through the past, a retrieval of...

An urgent, informed, intimate condemnation of the Canadian state and its failure to deliver justice to Indigenous people by national bestselling author and former Crown prosecutor Harold R. Johnson."The night of the decision in the Gerald Stanley trial for the murder of Colten Boushie, I received a text message from a retired provincial court judge. He was feeling ashamed for his time in a system that was so badly tilted. I too feel this way about my time as bo...

A CBC BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF 2022 • Longlisted for the First Nations Communities READ AwardAward-winning Indigenous author Harold R. Johnson discusses the promise and potential of storytelling.Approached by an ecumenical society representing many faiths, from Judeo-Christians to fellow members of First Nations, Harold R. Johnson agreed to host a group who wanted to hear him speak about the power of storytelling. This book ...

Ginny Fellows is a theatrical agent with a knack for drama—though she prefers it to stay on-screen. Living in the charming English village of Shepton Rise, she represents a unique group of actors: "The Dead Actors." Each of her quirky clients gained fame for their on-screen deaths, but their careers have proven far from lifeless.When a real murder shocks the picturesque town, Ginny finds herself drawn into the mystery. The Dead Actors, eager for a taste of off-screen intrigue, are ...

Life is full of choices, decisions, memories, photographs, and—most importantly—love. When life is moving at full title, there's not always time to reflect on those everyday occurrences. Retirement allows us the time and presence of mind to sit down and take stock. That's just what the writers in Memories & Musings did.Written by "vintage" Minnesotans from The Guided Autobiography and poetry classes at Whitney Senior Center, their stories and poems are a collection of life's journe...

A killer’s in the frame—and Ginny Fellows is running out of time to focus.When a local photographer turns up dead, theatrical agent Ginny Fellows is reluctantly pulled into the case. Ginny must unravel a web of newsroom secrets and hidden rivalries. Panic attacks keep her close to home, but with support from her steadfast friend Adam, her eccentric actor clients, and her clever cat Tuxie, she's determined to bring the truth into focus.Smart, witty, and refr...

When a model is found dead during a life drawing class, the police are confident they have their culprit. The case, they say, is neatly wrapped up. But theatrical agent Ginny Fellows knows better.Certain the truth is being overlooked, Ginny is forced to do the unthinkable: leave the safety of her home. With the steady support of her friend Adam, she accepts a temporary role as a fully clothed life model, placing herself right in the middle of the studio—an...

In the stillness of a quiet village night, a murder shatters the peace. A newly appointed detective, along with his determined partner, Officer Smith, is sent to unravel the mystery. As they delve deeper, they uncover secrets that suggest there's far more to this village than meets the eye. With a dead body, five witnesses, a cunning murderer on the loose, and a myriad of questions, the detective team faces a daunting task. Will they catch the killer before time runs out? Get ready for a t...

The detective and his newly appointed Sergeant Smith have arrived at a small seaside town with another murder to solve, but once again not all is what it seems. With multiple deaths taking place over the last few months and the town's problem with drugs out of control, can the detective do what previous detectives have failed to do before him and solve this case?

"Amphibians and Reptiles in Captivity" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the care, breeding, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles in a captive environment. Authored by experts Robert N. Bader, Donald J. Coxwell, and Tom R. Johnson, the book provides valuable insights into the biology and behavior of these fascinating creatures. It emphasizes the importance of creating suitable habitats and understanding the specific needs of various species, making it an essential resource f...

Turning a blind eye to the dangers of the wild can have deadly consequences.Growing up on a northern trap line, Harold Johnson was taught to keep his distance from wolves. For decades, wolves did the same for humans. But now this seems to be changing. In 2005, twenty-two-year-old Kenton Carnegie was killed in a wolf attack near his work camp. Part story, part forensic analysis, Cry Wolf examines this and other attacks, showing how we fail to take this apex...

Private Investigator, Harry Clancy is in search of a serial killer who murdered his friends' niece. During the pursuit of the killer, he comes to terms with his past.