Don Hunter Knihy

The year is 1862, and Meg Tyson is a screen lass - women tasked with separating the coal mined from the pits out of wastes such as metal and stone. She lives in Morthwaite, a small village in Cumbria, in the northwest of England. The tiny village is home to Coater Pit, a coal mine, and here, most of the men are colliers and many of the women and girls are screen lasses. That is the destiny Meg has accepted for herself. But one terrifying moment sets Meg on a different path, to a life a world away from Morthwaite. Little does Meg know that an encounter with the youngest son of the Bensons - Coater pit owners and, essentially, owners of the village - would set her off on a journey that would lead her to Vancouver Island in Canada, where she would get to make a life for herself that she could never have imagined.

After her mother's death, Liz Thomas inherits the key to a bank lockbox containing the official government documents of Camp 10, a prisoner-of-war camp located in the sleepy town of Willow Creek, AB during World War II. As Liz desperately attempts to piece together reports on a life she never knew her mother had, she discovers a family secret so tragic that it was kept under lock-and-key for over sixty years of Canadian history.

Focusing on the enigmatic snow leopard, this collection presents compelling first-person narratives from scientist-adventurers who share their experiences and insights about this elusive feline. The stories highlight the challenges and triumphs of those dedicated to understanding and protecting the snow leopard, set against the breathtaking backdrop of its mountainous habitat. Themes of adventure, danger, and discovery intertwine with a message of hope for the future of this magnificent creature, offering readers a profound connection to both the cat and its advocates.

Set in a coastal village on one of BC's Gulf Islands, this collection of interconnected short stories explores the vibrant personalities and unique attitudes of its residents. Each narrative delves into the lives of the villagers, highlighting their interactions and the dynamics of community life, where individual perspectives shape their experiences and relationships.

Set against the backdrop of a treacherous cattle drive, a young cowboy named Rusty faces deadly threats from a ruthless gang led by two brothers, Frank and Slade. As they pursue wealth at any cost, Rusty must confront his own values and the teachings of his loving missionary parents. With the stakes high, including the safety of his beloved Mandy, he must tap into his forgotten past for the strength and wisdom needed to protect his crew and survive the brutal frontier.