This book takes place in a small Anishinaabe community in northern Ontario. The town loses electricity and cell phone reception and all communication This book takes place in a small Anishinaabe community in northern Ontario. The town loses electricity and cell phone reception and all communication with the outside world. At first, it's not a big deal as things like this happen, but gradually the residents start to realize that could be long term and they need to start planning for the long winter. The leaders try to make plans, but of course, there are differing opinions and as an outsider comes into the community, more trouble ensues.
I was really engrossed in this book. It was a quick read and I was eager to know what would happen next. It is a good book to read on a gray winter day. I didn't really love the ending, but I'm typically disappointed by suspense novel endings. ...more