Small-Town Saskatchewan Mysteries Series
The Crooked Lake series by Nelson Brunanski is a small-town Saskatchewan mystery series that captures the essence of rural life on the Canadian Prairies. The series follows Bart Bartowski, an easy-going man who becomes involved in a murder mystery in his hometown of Crooked Lake. The series is known for its authentic portrayal of small-town life, its use of Canadian culture, and its exploration of moral dilemmas and community cooperation. The series includes titles such as "Crooked Lake," "Frost Bite," and "Burnt Out," each offering a unique twist on the mystery genre while maintaining the charm and complexity of Saskatchewan life.
Books in this Series (3)
Easygoing Bart Bartowski doesn't like to stick his nose where it don't belong, but finds himself doing just that when his best friend is arrested for murder. In his own words, Bart guides us through an investigation that meanders like a country creek and lights us with fresh-as-apple-pie observations of small-towners in the grip of the biggest crime…
When the CEO of a muli-national corporation is found frozen to death under a pile of wheat in Crooked Lake, Saskatchewan, the global press descend on the town and on Bart Bartowski, the guy who found the body. With only days until his daughter's wedding, Bart finds himself in the middle of a murder along with prostate problems, a thirteen-year-old…
When fire destroys their fishing lodge in Northern Saskatchewan it soon becomes evident that nothing will ever be the same in the Bartowski family. Gone is their livelihood, their way of life and even their identity. But things go from bad to worse when Bart is accused of arson and murder. The beleaguered family faces financial ruin while rumours and…