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Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 15 to celebrate the launch of local writer Michael Bourne’s captivating new small-town mystery, We Bring You an Hour of Darkness. Bourne will be in conversation with actor and writer Jerry Wasserman.
Inspired in part by a real-life 1998 arson at the Vail ski resort and with echoes of more recent events, this propulsive ski-town thriller probes the morality of activism that aims to save the planet but risks human lives. A gripping story of a town under siege and a newspaper editor who pushes her reporters to the grey areas of the law in order to solve the riddle of the attacks, Bourne’s novel features a witch’s brew of charismatic, independently-minded characters, some radicals, and the small-town dysfunction that often defines local politics.
This event is free but space is limited. RSVP here to save your spot. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
More about Upstart & Crow:
Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers, readers and stories, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on literature in translation, climate solutions, poetry, civic dialogue, community and skills building, all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.
Accessibility:
The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.
Questions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
We Bring You an Hour of Darkness
“Part mystery, part eco-thriller, part historical fiction, We Bring You an Hour of Darkness is one compelling novel, combining a well-crafted plot with complicated characters I could root for. With fluid prose and a few surprising twists, Michael Bourne immerses his readers into this 1990s ski town and its band of intrepid reporters. A thoughtful and riveting read.” — Edan Lepucki, author of Time’s Mouth and California
“Full of colorful characters, Michael Bourne’s new novel immerses you in the weird realities of working for a scrappy newspaper in a Colorado ski town besieged by development pressure. We Bring You an Hour of Darkness moves fast and will leave you wanting more pages to turn.” — Brent Gardner-Smith, founder, Aspen Journalism
