Historical fiction tour de force. A look at unforgiving and turbulent life in the 1600s in New France Quebec. The story of a young Algonquin boy, an interpreter named Canoe. Canoe is kidnapped and traded to the Mohawks, the enemy, but the Mohawks cannot coax him to interpret or even speak. The Mohawks imprison Canoe. A year later, he is sold to a French fur trapper, René La Bete as a second son, but La Bete has nothing but malice planned for Canoe. La Bete uses Canoe to help work the harsh winters trapping. Eventually, Canoe escapes his captor and attempts to return to his tribe, but all that awaits is a hellish nightmare of uncertainty. A captivating read. A page-turner that delivers a historical look at the early encounters of Native Americans and Europeans combined with fantasy, suspense, and psychological horror. This paced and plotted tale of history, and weird fiction is destined to become a classic.
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- Release Date 05/10/2017
- Author Troy Ammons
- Language English
- Company Independently published
- Weight 9 ounces
- Dimensions 5 x 0.44 x 8 inches
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