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A man washes up on a shore he does not recognize. He does not know who he is and, worse, when he is. But it becomes clear that a force has brought him here for a purpose. He has a role in a conflict going back hundreds of years. Book Eight in Vernon Oickle's Crows series keeps turning up surprises. Expect the unexpected...

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Another thrilling mix of real and surreal. Mysteries, secrets, and surprises abound in this epic tale-the eighth in the series-set in the old fishing port of Liverpool, Nova Scotia. The interactions of several families, their multigenerational allegiances and conflicts, layer Eight Crows for a Wish with depth that can be enjoyed by newcomers to the series and long-time fans alike. Chris Benjamin, author of Boy With A Problem and Drive-by Saviours A stranger is found sprawled on rocks at the ocean's edge. He's utterly lost-but senses that the crows can lead him home. I only wish I'd started Oickle's mysterious series sooner. Jon Tattrie, editor of Atlantic Books Today and author of Peace by Chocolate An intricate tale set in a small coastal town where the natural world collides head on with mysteries of the supernatural. The setting amplifies tension and betrayal between siblings. But will the threat of mutual danger force them to overcome their bitterness? Oickle spins this story of hope in the face of evil in a way that leaves you wondering how much is reality and how much is fiction, and he does it remarkably well. Rob North, retired CBC journalist and lifelong storyteller A bold leap into the town of Liverpool's future and the mysterious role the crows continue to play. The magic, the mystery, the I-feel-like-I-know-them characters, and the shocking conclusion make this a must read for Oickle fans, new and old. Marci Lin Melvin, author of Fortress, Thin Glass Houses and Wildflowers

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Vernon Oickle was born and raised in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, where he continues to reside with his wife, Nancy, and their family. Growing up in a small town in rural Nova Scotia, Vernon always wanted to pursue a career as a newspaper reporter. After completing high school in 1979, he attended Lethbridge Community College. He graduated in 1982 with an honours diploma in Journalism and returned to Liverpool to work at the local newspaper, The Advance. His community newspaper career spanned 33 years.In addition to his long list of newspaper awards and honours, in 2012 Vernon received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, recognizing his contributions to his community, province and country, and in April 2015 he received a Distinguished Alumni Award (Community Leader) from Lethbridge College. He was inducted into the Atlantic Journalism Awards Hall of Fame in the spring of 2020.As a testimony to his outstanding career, in 2014 the South Queens Middle School in Liverpool announced the creation of the Vernon Oickle Writer's Award, to be given annually to a student who excels in the art of writing, either fiction or non-fiction.Eight Crows for a Wish is Vernon's 35th published book.

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