About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
A quick tip: When reviewing the "Browse by Category" listings, please note that these are based on standardized BISAC Subject Codes supplied by the books' publishers. You will find additional selections, grouped by theme or region, in our "BC Reading Lists."
Description
A Saskatchewan farm boy and an Indigenous scout become brothers-in-arms, fighting across Europe.
In 1944, 21-year-old Private Ewen Morrison joins the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry and meets his new platoon, including Reggie Johnson, an Indigenous soldier from an Ontario reserve. His new friend supplements the army’s training with some of his own, helping to prepare Ewen for scouting missions against the enemy.
As they advance across northern Europe, the men confront the brutal reality of war. Reggie’s bravery, skill and authority soon earn him a field promotion, but not necessarily the respect of all the men in his platoon.
This is not the story of generals and officers, but of the men on the ground and the hardships they endured.
Editorial Review
This emotionally gripping novel brings to life an account of the atrocities of war amongst a tightknit group of infantry soldiers. . . . Janet Love Morrison does a masterful job weaving the personal accounts into an action-packed storyline, making it a captivating read.
— Col. Timothy R. Young
