Wayne Arthurson Livres

Wayne Arthurson brings to light the wild and raucous history of our province as told through the eyes of the weekly community newspaper. On December 6, 1880, after the printing press had been brought overland from Winnipeg in a Red River cart, publisher Frank Oliver put out the first newspaper of any kind to be solely written, edited, and printed in Alberta. Alberta was still a quarter century from becoming a province and Edmonton was just a scattered group of settlements around a Hudson's Bay Company fort. Later, joined by weeklies across the province, these newspapers were the voice of the new West, touting the region's superiority. During two world wars, community papers brought immediate and personal news about the heroism of our young men on the battlefields of Europe as well as news about the many who died or were wounded. When the Spanish flu pandemic savaged Alberta communities, killing more than half the numbers killed in the Great War, the weekly newspapers kept the communities informed. And when "Bible Bill" Aberhart's Social Credit party tried to muzzle the press with the Accurate News and Information Act in 1937, Alberta weeklies roared out and garnered support from news media around the world.

M is a bylaw officer, living with two brothers, in their parents' old house. While investigating a suspicious yard sale, M discovers a red chesterfield sitting in a ditch. Looking closer, M finds a running shoe-and a severed foot. Now M is involved in a murder investigation. Meanwhile, older brother K's work for a new political party begins to seem suspicious, while younger brother J navigates the complicated world of young-adulthood, and boss Rhonda demands more and more attention, M must navigate a world of Russian gangsters and neglected wives, biker gangs and suspicious coincidences. On top of everything else, M is determined to track down the owner of that red chesterfield and make sure they get a ticket. The Red Chesterfield is a delightful, unusual novel that upends the tropes and traditions of crime fiction while asking how far one person is willing to go to solve a crime, be it murder or the abandonment of a piece of furniture.

Sergeant Neumann returns to Camp 133, where he navigates the complex dynamics among the inmates. The story delves into themes of survival, camaraderie, and the moral dilemmas faced in a challenging environment. As tensions rise, Neumann must confront both external threats and internal conflicts, leading to unexpected alliances and revelations. The narrative promises a gripping blend of action and psychological depth, exploring the resilience of the human spirit in dire circumstances.

The mysterious death of Captain Mueller, ruled a suicide, raises suspicions for ex-police officer Sergeant August Neumann. As a war hero, Neumann delves into the chaotic environment of the camp, where blackshirts, legionnaires, and communist sympathizers compete for power. His investigation uncovers deeper intrigues and threats, suggesting that Mueller's death may be part of a larger conspiracy. Neumann's quest for truth challenges the political tensions and hidden agendas surrounding the camp.

Exploring the profound impact of Native civilizations, this book delves into how their culture shaped the U.S. Constitution, the American Federal system, and the environmental movement. It highlights essential contributions such as kayaks, rubber syringes, chocolate, and chewing gum, revealing the significant legacy of North America's first peoples and the modern world's debt to their remarkable achievements.

The plot centers around M, a bylaw officer living with two brothers in their childhood home. During an investigation of a suspicious yard sale, M stumbles upon a red chesterfield in a ditch, which leads to a shocking discovery: a running shoe attached to a severed foot. This unsettling find propels M into a deeper mystery, intertwining personal and professional challenges as they navigate the implications of this gruesome revelation.

Exploring the rich tapestry of Native American traditions, this book delves into the significance of totemic animals like the raven, crow, buffalo, bear, and coyote. It presents a collection of folklore and descriptions that highlight the cultural meanings and spiritual connections these animals hold within various tribes. Through these narratives, readers gain insight into the values, beliefs, and natural world perspectives of Native American cultures.

After just been released from jail, Leo is re-hired at the paper to write a popular column about crime. Called to the scene of an apparent overdose of a young native man, Leo witnesses some rocks falling out of the body bag, at first he believes they are crack but discovers that the rocks are really diamonds and Leo gets dragged into a deadly conflict between the mining companies and a murderous native street gang.