John Jantunen sostiene la convinzione che solo attraverso un pieno coinvolgimento con il mondo si possano creare opere letterarie vitali. Considera la memoria lo strumento più prezioso di un autore e promuove una lettura sia ampia che approfondita. I suoi estesi viaggi in Canada hanno informato i suoi sette romanzi, numerosi racconti e sceneggiature, tutti i quali affrontano l'eredità della violenza che plasma l'identità nazionale.
Mason's Jar reimagines the classic western revenge narrative by exploring the intertwined crises of housing, mental health, opioids, and climate change. The story follows a man navigating a precarious world, ultimately discovering hope in unexpected places. This engaging tale offers a fresh perspective on resilience and the human spirit amidst societal challenges.
A high school football star who chooses a tour of duty in Afghanistan over a potentially lucrative career in the pros. A woman whose career as a nine-ball champion was cut short at the Nationals. A motorcycle accident that leaves a boy in a wheelchair. A gun containing a single bullet. Fires destroying homes throughout Regina. An elusive best friend who makes an incredible and awful sacrifice.And Ruby Yee’s spicy black bean balls.All of these factors come together when Curtis Mays, football star and local hero, returns home unexpectedly to find his city mourning the death of a little girl ― the granddaughter of Saskatchewan’s wealthiest man. As he begins to piece together what has happened, and how his actions may have helped cause it, he realizes that you can try to outrun the past, but you can never escape it.
"John Jantunen consistently zigs where other narratives would zag, creating a story that is far stranger and disturbing." -- Shelf Awareness A thrilling apocalyptic tale that rushes from the inside of a prison to a world that feels even more dangerous. The End couldn't have come at a better time for Gerald Nichols. Dubbed "Savage Gerry" by the media, Gerald Nichols became a folk hero after he shot the men who'd killed his wife and then fled into the northern wilds with his thirteen-year-old son, Evers. Five years after his capture, he's serving three consecutive life sentences when the power mysteriously goes out at the prison. The guards flee, leaving the inmates to die, but Gerald's given a last-minute reprieve by a jailbreak. Released into a mad world populated by murderous bands of biker gangs preying on scattered settlements of survivors, his only hope of ever reuniting with his son is to do what he swore he never would: become "Savage Gerry" all over again. Set in a future all-too-near our own against a backdrop of Northern Ontario's natural splendor, Savage Gerry is a refreshingly Canadian spin on the Mad Max films.
Set against a backdrop of brutality, the story explores the struggles of a family striving to maintain their humanity amidst overwhelming adversity. As they confront a harsh and unforgiving environment, their resilience and bonds are tested, revealing the depths of love and sacrifice. The narrative delves into themes of survival, moral dilemmas, and the enduring strength of familial ties in the face of despair.
Deacon Riis faces a critical turning point upon discovering that Dylan is responsible for a brutal string of murders. These violent acts not only seem random but also threaten to manifest the apocalyptic scenarios depicted in George Cleary's writings. As the tension escalates, Deacon must confront the chilling implications of these events and their connection to his reality, pushing him toward a desperate struggle for survival and understanding.
The tragic death of three-year-old Christopher Allen, mauled by two pit bulls that fled after a police raid, ignites a frantic search in the scenic community of Bracebridge. This incident intertwines three parallel narratives that explore the consequences of misguided intentions, examining themes of responsibility and the impact of violence on a community. As the search for the dogs unfolds, the stories reveal the complexities of human behavior and the unforeseen repercussions of seemingly innocent actions.