Books published by Canambooks

"The Pub" is a play that falls into the category of The Theatre of the Absurd and uses characters from history to portray various aspects and qualities of humankind; and to discuss the basic questions of "Why are we here?" and "What is the meaning of life?" The protagonist, Paul Satin, finds himself inside a pub, doesn't know how he got there and can't seem to leave. He meets and converses with other characters who are a mixture of royalty, psychology, science, philosophy, occultist, disabled and religious. Questions and arguments abound, blended with humour and love.

This is a story about a man who left the modern world and his military career behind to begin a life in the Canadian wilderness. He is however not alone. Always by his side is faithful companion Shivah, and an old bush man named Old Bill. He lives most of his life alone in a well built cabin but on occasion does make it to the town of Nugget where his old army boss owns a general store. He is also a special friend to Dr. Kathy Mason. As beautiful as nature is, it has also proven to be a dangerous yet rewarding place. Making friends with a large wolf was a feat that many just couldn''t believe yet both Jacob and the wolf he named Momma seemed to watch out for each other in times of need. Jacob was called upon to put his army training to use as he captured poachers with the help of Old Bill and Momma. This is the type of story that will place you there, a place where time and money have no meaning and the peace and serenity is all that matters.

In 1981, Laura Fitzgerald, a young archaeologist, arrives on the Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada, Indigenous Reserve called Waglisla, Bella Bella or the Passage by local people. With only an academic understanding of these people, she learns that Waglisla is a dynamic culture and that the people who live in the village are not the stereotype she previously had. Laura is taken under the wing of Chief Charlie Hunt and begins the process of acceptance. Along with two young people from the village, she explores the remains of wooden surface artifacts in the region. She learns about the fascinating history of the Heiltsuk culture, whose traditional territories once covered thousands of square kilometres on the Coast. Laura falls in love with a Heiltsuk man, Daniel, who is the nephew of Chief Charlie Hunt. This leads to romantic suspense and a struggle between cultures as the two try to find common ground to form a basis for a relationship. Laura discovers through a Heiltsuk Elder, Maggie, about the dark past of the colonial era. This past is marred by population decimation and residential schools that nearly destroyed the Heiltsuk peoples. This darkness spills over into the lives of the current residents. Laura has recurring and prophetic dreams where she is visited by the famous anthropologist, Franz Boas. Through the eyes of Jenn, Chief Charlie's young granddaughter, she comes to believe that the Heiltsuk will recover and flourish.