The First World War.
Vimy Ridge.
Canada’s baptism by fire.
While the battle rages topside, Canadian physician John McCrae leads a secret mission underneath the Ridge against a mysterious enemy with monstrous intentions. To succeed, he’ll need a group of unique soldiers.
A group of legendary heroes.
A Group of 7.I very much enjoy a story in which fiction and history are tightly bound. In this case, we get a "League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen" of sorts, in which historical figures are used to tell a story.
These are the facts. During the First World War, over 420,000 Canadian soldiers served in Europe, equal to approximately 5% of the country’s population at that time. Among those ranks were the seven heroes you will encounter in this story, all of whom were stationed in Europe at the precise moment in history that this story takes place. All seven would leave a lasting mark on Canadian history. All but one would survive the horrors of the trenches.
Following the War, there is documentary evidence that some would form friendships, while others crossed paths or corresponded. In 1939, most would answer the call a second time. The historical record confirms this.
What if these lions of Canadian politics, arts, science, sports, and medicine shared a previously unknown history, a secret past long forgotten? What if, as a group, they played an integral role at a defining moment in Canadian history? What if?The book was said to have an April release and, well, here we are. I can't wait to have access to it.
For a full list of characters and a greater level of detail about the project and its goals, visit its Facts page.
