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Outfitter Jack Crandall’s world falls apart when his son is killed by a bear during a hunt organized for some wealthy Americans. Grief turns to anger when he finds that his son’s death was the bear’s revenge after one of his hunters killed its cub. Just when he thought things couldn’t get any worse, Jack winds up on the receiving end of a criminal charge—for his hunter’s illegal kill.

Robbed of his only son and stripped of his outfitting licence, Jack must sell his hunting lodge and start a new life. While misfortune dogs his every step, he finds an unlikely friend in Starlight, an orphaned black bear.

When the number of bear attacks in Gros Morne National Park begins to rise at a startling rate, Jack must make a choice that could mean life or death for thousands, and the animal that has filled the void in his life will either save his soul...or condemn him forever.

Optioned for a feature film by Faulkner Productions.

Review Quotes

"A vivid and imaginative look at the relationship between hunter and prey."

    Here Saint John

 

"This is a novel with an interesting and well-developed plot."

    The Telegram

 

"Gros Morne Justice, a novel about a veteran hunting guide whose good life falls to pieces, is dramatic, thoughtful and unique."

    The Chronicle Herald

 

"The details of offbeat wildlife behaviour and the levels of official response to it are engaging and ring true."

    The Telegram

 

"Quite remarkable."

    The Guardian

Read an excerpt from Gros Morne Justice