"Well-written narrative of the American campaign of 1813." - United Empire, 1916Robert Sellar (1841-1919) emigrated to Upper Canada from Scotland in 1856 where he secured employment as a printer's apprentice.In order to chronicle the heroism of the region's original British settlers and to refute the growing notion that the only true "children of the soil" were French Canadian, Sellar wrote a collections of simple stories of backwoods life. Other l...

In "Gleaner Tales," Robert Sellar crafts a poignant exploration of rural life, illuminating the nuances of community and resilience through a series of interwoven narratives. The book employs a lyrical style rich in imagery, reflecting on themes of nature, nostalgia, and the often unrecognized labor that sustains the fabric of rural existence. Set against the backdrop of a changing agricultural landscape, Sellar's prose resonates with authenticity, inviting readers to ponder the delicate i...

The rain of the forenoon had been followed by an outburst of heat and the sunshine beat with fierce intensity on the narrow square that formed the yard of the barracks at Montreal. There was a milkiness in the atmosphere which, conjoined with the low bank of black cloud that hung over the St Lawrence where it rolled out of sight, indicated a renewal of the downpour. The yard was deserted. Dinner was over and the men lounged and snoozed indoors until the sun abated his fervor, always except...

Excerpt: "A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other. All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada. The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared. There is a purpose in the book. It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed...

A Journey Through Invasion Narratives: 30 Books offers a compelling exploration into the multitude of ways authors have grappled with the theme of invasion across diverse contexts and literary styles. From historical retellings to speculative fiction, the collection captures an array of reactions to the unsettling prospect of invasion. The anthology weaves together stories of grand confrontations and intimate reckonings, creating a tapestry that challenges and entertains. Standout pieces p...

Four gritty thrillers from acclaimed dramatist Paul Sellar‘The master of deception layered upon deception’ Moira Petty, The StagePaul Sellar is an award-winning playwright working in theatre, film and radio. This compulsive collection brings together four of his gritty, modern thrillers, set at the intersection of the murky worlds of corrupt business and criminality.The Gold Killing – Boxe...

In "The Narrative of Gordon Sellar Who Emigrated to Canada in 1825," Gordon Sellar offers a captivating autobiographical account of his journey from Scotland to the New World, vividly illustrating the hopes and hardships faced by 19th-century emigrants. The prose is marked by an earnest and reflective style, drawing on Sellar's rich personal experiences and keen observations of both the landscapes crossed and the myriad cultural interactions encountered. Through detailed descriptions and a...

Tanenbaum's done it again: Resolved is a complex, suspenseful tale of justice in the Big Apple, as a vengeful and sadistic killer sets his sights on the man who put him away -- New York Chief Assistant District Attorney Butch Karp.The fifteenth installment in Robert K. Tanenbaum's blistering New York Times bestselling series sees Karp up against one of his most frightening tests, and the stakes have never been higher. A convicted killer named Felix...

New York District Attorney Butch Karp goes head-to-head with a crooked wannabe mayor, the rap underworld, and rogue churchmen in yet another pile-driving thriller in the New York Times bestselling seriesWhen a rap impresario is gunned down in his limo in New York City, it appears that gang-related violence has reared its ugly head once again. But nothing's as it seems in this virtuoso thriller from Robert K. Tanenbaum.For a start, there's Andrew Kane...

New York Times bestselling author Robert. K. Tanenbaum delivers his grittiest, most ethically challenging thriller yet, as New York chief assistant district attorney Butch Karp fights for his family in the wilds of West Virginia's coal mining country.While New York City sizzles beneath a blanket of early summer humidity, the Karp family is happily taking refuge in their renovated farmhouse on Long Island's north shore. Karp's battles against the City's corrupt politicians a...

In Brooklyn, a female jogger is brutally raped; the assailants are convicted and later exonerated by the Kings County DA. Now the guilty are filing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the city of New York, the police, and the two assistant DAs who tried the case. While the cops and the criminal justice system are under media assault, Karp has suspicions that there is corruption within his own office.Against a backdrop of Russian mobsters and corrupt lawyers, Butch and Marlene are ...