Stephen Legault est l'auteur de neuf romans policiers, d'essais sur le bouddhisme et le taoïsme, et d'un recueil d'œuvres de 25 auteurs sur le Bow Valley en Alberta. Son écriture aborde fréquemment des thèmes de conservation, profondément ancrés dans son activisme et son travail stratégique. À travers sa production littéraire diversifiée, il explore l'interconnexion des personnes, des paysages et des traditions spirituelles. La voix distinctive de Legault allie l'art littéraire à une passion pour le monde naturel, offrant aux lecteurs des aperçus profonds de l'environnement.
The story follows Cole Blackwater as he responds to his best friend Denman Scott's plea to save the Lucky Strike, a dilapidated hotel housing nearly three hundred homeless residents in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. As Cole becomes embroiled in the fight against its demolition, he confronts the complexities of homelessness and the challenges of advocacy, leading to unexpected revelations and personal growth.
Set against the backdrop of British Columbia's Broughton Archipelago, the story follows Cole Blackwater as he investigates the presumed death of his friend Archie Ravenwing, who was close to exposing a corporate conspiracy threatening wild salmon. Joined by reporter Nancy Webber, who grapples with her resurfacing feelings for Cole, they delve into both the environmental crisis and the dark secrets of Cole's family history. The narrative intertwines personal stakes with ecological urgency, highlighting the fight to protect both human lives and nature.
Cole Blackwater's life isn't what it used to be. Once a political superstar within Ottawa's environmental movement, he now runs a nearly defunct conservation strategy consulting firm that distinctly lacks a paying client. His ex-wife loathes him for a scandalous affair that ended their marriage, he feels he's failing his eight-year-old daughter as a father, and he's turning far too often to the bottle to solve his problems. When Peggy McSorlie, head of the Eastern Slopes Conservation Group, seeks his help to stop a mining project planned for Alberta's magnificent Cardinal Divide, Blackwater jumps on the opportunity to earn enough money to pay the rent and buy a few pints at his favorite pub. But when Mike Barnes, head of the mining project, is brutally murdered and a radical member of Eastern Slopes is accused of killing him, Blackwater must first prove the man's innocence in order to save his own business, and the future of the Cardinal Divide.
Focusing on the impact of overwork within environmental activism, Stephen Legault explores the challenges faced by those dedicated to saving the planet. He delves into the personal and professional toll that relentless efforts can take on activists, highlighting the need for balance and sustainable practices in the movement. Through his insights, Legault advocates for a healthier approach to conservation efforts, emphasizing the importance of self-care and community support in achieving long-term goals.
The narrative explores the allure of vast, uncharted territories filled with mythical creatures and breathtaking landscapes. The author presents themselves as an ordinary adventurer, driven by a deep yearning to discover extraordinary places. Through evocative imagery of mountains, canyons, rivers, prairies, and oceans, the journey highlights the contrast between the mundane and the extraordinary, inviting readers to share in the quest for adventure and wonder in the world around them.
Featuring stunning photography and captivating narratives, this follow-up explores the breathtaking front range and pristine backcountry of Alberta's renowned mountain landscapes. It invites readers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and inspiring stories that define this iconic region, showcasing its allure and significance.