A historical action-packed novel inspired by the real life events of Hemingway's life as a reporter in Toronto and the notorious “Jesse James of Canada,” Norman “Red” Ryan
Debut novel
In his twenties, Ernest Hemingway becomes obsessed with escaped prisoner Red Ryan while covering the case as a reporter; as a result, his writerly instincts are sparked and he firms his resolve to become a full-time novelist
For readers of Ann-Marie Macdonald, Emma Donoghue, and Guy Vanderhaeghe
Author is a member of the Hemingway Society and combed the archives to develop realistic fictionalized version of Hemingway and Red Ryan
Author plans to tour bookstores in Ontario and Quebec around release date