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The war for Canada’s survival begins with a single, shocking act.

In a bold move for global dominance, U.S. President Jefferson Harland orders the invasion of Greenland. With no resistance, Navy SEALs seize Nuuk, and the American flag is raised within an hour. Harland claims it’s a strategic necessity, but the world sees the truth—a test run for...

Step into the shadowy corners of history where the line between justice and vengeance blurs, and the stories of human frailty, resilience, and cruelty unfold. Blood in the Headlines is a gripping anthology of true crime cases, each meticulously researched and vividly told, revealing the chilling events that once dominated front pages and...

Set in the late 1960s, this story weaves fact and imagination to recount the tragic tale of two teenage boys, Paddy and Gary, whose lives spiral out of control in a misguided attempt to rebel against their circumstances. Inspired by a real bank robbery and its violent aftermath, the narrative explores the cultural pressures, youthful dreams, and...

In a peaceful seniors’ residence, four unlikely friends bond over their community garden and weekly bridge games. Life is simple—until a mysterious new resident arrives, hiding a shady past and secretive dealings. When his strange behavior sparks suspicion, the group turns into amateur sleuths, uncovering secrets and finding unexpected purpose...

“Intense and High Energy Non-Stop Action”

Welcome to the heart-pounding world of “Silent Nights, Deadly Days in the Pontiac County,” where danger lurks amidst the wilderness of 1960s Quebec. Enter the shadowy realm of the Connolly brothers, fugitives from Montreal whose icy hearts beat with the rhythm of crime and chaos.

As they prowl the...

In the gritty streets of Hull, Quebec, 1935, an unsuspecting 18-year-old bank clerk becomes the target of a ruthless ambush, his life cut short for the deposits he carries. Little does he know, the masterminds behind the crime are none other than his trusted friends. Detective Sergeant Dalpe of the Quebec Provincial Police takes charge,...

Just off Aylmer Road, nestled between Hull and Aylmer, Quebec, a sinister tableau unfolds as three ominous figures trail a solitary man along a forested path. The enigmatic journey leads to a secluded clearing, where the lone man rendezvous with companions. The pursuers, driven by dark intent, intimidate the friends, forcing them to flee,...

In the year 1929, Detective Dalpe, once a devout Catholic and now a despondent widower, is sent to the quiet town of Maniwaki to investigate the mysterious death of a young woman poisoned with strychnine. As he questions his faith and competence, he begins to wonder if this remote assignment is a reflection of his superiors’ doubts in his...

A captivating, intricately woven narrative set in the late 19th century, delving into the unbreakable friendship between an Apache and a Rancher’s son, which lays the groundwork for an extraordinary saga. As the story weaves it together elements of historical fictional history, personal relationships and adventure, you will be unable to put the...

In the winter of 1925, nestled within the serene Gatineau Hills near St. Pierre de Wakefield, a somber mystery unfolded. The central character in this true crime tale was not a detective or a hero but a hermit, whose very existence was shrouded in solitude.

As the holiday season descended upon the region, an elderly recluse who rarely ventured...

Spell Binding, Haunting, Intriguing

Murder Tales in the Ottawa Valley, Volume 2, written by articulate and passionate newsmen from yesteryears buried for years in old newspapers are resurrected in Keith Landry newest True Crime book.

There are nine murder stories that took place in different communities in the Ottawa Valley.

Readers are able to...

In a world profoundly impacted by the devastating consequences of global warming, “Unforeseen Saskatchewan” weaves a gripping narrative that delves into both the inspiring endeavors of individuals fighting climate change and the bewildering denial of its existence for misguided reasons in the year 2032.

Allan Walker, a seasoned podcaster,...

What we learn from our past allows us to appreciate our ancestors’ struggles and understand the influences that shape the world we know today. Much like some of my previous books, stories written by newsmen from our past written for newspapers are resurrected.

In order as they appear in the book.

1. Regina Cyclone 1912

2. Beacon Arms Hotel 1964

3....

Black Tuesday, September 29, 1931, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police open fire on striking coal miners parading on a major street in Estevan, Saskatchewan. The miners were from nearby Bienfait. Flying bullets hit miners and bystanders. The subsequent melee injured many police officers and miners.

The gunfire killed Chad Walker’s grandfather....

SPELL BINDING, HAUNTING, INTRIGUING

Murder tales in the Ottawa Valley written by articulate and passionate newsmen from yesteryears buried for years in old newspapers are resurrected in Keith Landry’s most recent True Crime book.

There are six murder stories, the oldest in 1879 and the most recent in 1971.

Murders happened in Shawville, Ottawa,...

Another Dalpe Classic by Landry

“You Won’t Want to Put the Book Down”

A demonic man inflicts physical pain on his abducted oppressors through deprivation.

A Casselman, Ontario man discovered floating in Lake Leamy leads to an investigation in Hull, Quebec by Detective J.P. Dalpe of the Quebec Provincial Police.

The ensuing inquiry

The...

The people in Pontiac County of West Quebec have handed the oral story of Michael Bradley killing of five members of his family on a July morning in 1933 down from generation to generation. By researching newspaper accounts from the reporting of the discovery of the slain bodies, to the investigation, to his arrest and to the trials and finally...

This is Keith Landry’s fourth true Canadian crime story that brings to the present heinous crimes from Canada’s past. He has written the popular Allumette Island Massacre and Three Other Canadian Crime Stories, Dalpe’s Crime Chronicles and Murder Tales from the Archives.


Motley Crooks, Canadian Crimes Stories have five crime stories that...

A father sends his two teenage boys to a boarding school in Saskatchewan after their mom dies. The brothers must readjust to a more arduous and demanding lifestyle.
Mike, the older brother, is a ‘nervous nelly’ who desperately tries to fit in. In addition, he believes he must protect his younger brother who will never fit in and who never tries...

Eight true crimes stories written by anonymous newsmen from early to mid 20th century in Canadian daily newspapers, historically retold (and in parts imagined) in this book.

The first story is about the murder of a young university student during the Christmas season in Montreal. His half-brother, a Catholic Priest, is the accused.

A...

Detective J. P. Dalpe, later promoted to Sergeant Detective, is assigned in the early 1920s to a special detective squad of the Quebec Provincial Police to fight crime in Hull, Quebec. The crime was so rampant in the 1920s and 30s that the New York Times called Hull “Little Chicago.”

Dalpe’s first major homicide investigation is the death of a...