Book description
When a freighter smuggling illegal immigrants from Southeast Asia
sinks offshore, Tofino coroner Elias McCann finds himself at the heart
of another mystery.
Among the survivors of the tragedy is a young girl, whom Elias and
his girlfriend, Vhanna, find themselves trying to protect from unknown
kidnappers. Meanwhile, a relative of Vhanna's turns up among the
immigrants, bringing back memories of her dark past and the Khmer
Rouge. As the plot unfolds, compelling questions are raised: most
importantly, who is responsible for the immigrants being here, and
what do they want with Vhanna's cousin?
"Topical and well-written."
Mark Zuehlke lives and
writes on Vancouver Island. This is the third book in the Elias McCann
Mystery series. The first, Hands Like Clouds, was shortlisted
for the Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Novel. It was followed by
Carry Tiger to Mountain. Zuehlke's other books include
Juno Beach -- Canada's D-Day Victory and Scoundrels,
Dreamers, and Second Sons.
