Our Home & Native Land
My grandfather was a Canadian, born in Victoria. My wife is Canadian (born in Calgary, Alberta) and now a U.S. citizen too. So needless to say, it comes as a pleasant surprise to learn that my publisher is putting on a ONE-WEEK Butcher, Baker special – just for Canada.
Putting this in the context of Robert Hansen, our infamous Butcher, Baker, it’s worth noting that Canada is a lot closer to Alaska than any U.S. state. As far as the U.S. goes, Seattle, Washington, has a long history with Alaska, dating back to the Gold Rush. Bellingham, meanwhile, has the honor of being the southernmost stop for the Alaska Marine Highway system. That said, Prince Rupert, B.C. has long been an important stop along the Marine Highway. And it’s a LOT closer.
Because Prince Rupert is in… Canada. It’s that place circled in red (below). As you can see, it’s just a hiccup away from Ketchikan, Gateway to Alaska. So, yes, Canada is in the Butcher, Baker universe, whether it likes it or not.
The Oh, Canada Promo
Hence the promotion. A week in October promotion. A week in Canada promotion. You may be thinking maple syrup but I’m thinking Smarties.
| Title | Author | Promo Type | Ctry | Start | End | Promo Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butcher, Baker | Gilmour/ Hale | ORM – Rank Boost | CAN | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 | $1.99 |
The Larger Map
The looming question, perhaps, is whether Robert Hansen ever committed any crimes in Canada. Not just murder, but… Yeah, let’s put murder in there, too. The short answer is: there is no evidence that Robert Hansen committed any crimes in Canada. He was too busy in Anchorage.
Part of that discrepancy is explained by the vast territory to be traversed. Again, let’s look at an Alaska Marine Highway map for reference. (Not that Hansen would be taking a boat. He had an airplane.) Yes, he could fly. Apparently, he didn’t. Fly to Canada to commit crimes, that is. It’s not a trivial journey by small plane, so why bother?
That said, Robert C. Hansen, Butcher, Baker, was committing major crimes right in your backyard, Canada!
eBook Discounts
So with that little pedantry out of the way… Grab the thankfulness. Get the book. Butcher, Baker, feels like a friend or, at least, a great companion. You won’t be alone. Go on over to one of the fine sites below and place your order. You will never regret it, though you may well choose to remain in Canada.
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Maple Leaf Promo
This promotion is offered through Open Road’s social media platforms and is available solely in the U.S. The promo is ONLY available in Canada, October 11 – October 18, 2024. Don’t forget the dates. I know I won”t!
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Hey, you can also order my latest book, “What Happened In Craig,” HERE and HERE. True crime on Epicenter Press about Alaska’s Worst Unsolved Mass Murder.
