The Sweet Bounty
by EW Finke
Estranged from his Mi’kmaw First Nations homeland, Peter Joe is living in Montreal when he receives a confused and desperate call from the once-beloved godfather he hasn’t seen or heard from in nearly 20 years. “There’s something you must know! You must come right away!” he hears.
Peter returns to Newfoundland and the remote reserve of his past where he finds his godfather near death with a mysterious illness decimating his people. When his godfather dies, Peter must find out why before the remainder of his people vanish. His search leads him to a deadly curse, a gold mine surrounded by a web of deceit and corruption, an insidious toxin that once killed hundreds of Japanese before anyone knew what it was, and a family secret that will change his life forever.
Dive into EW Finke’s Debut Novel
Unearthing the Past, Defending the Future
Peter Joe, a man estranged from his Mi’kmaw First Nations roots, finds himself living in the bustling metropolis of Montreal when an urgent, cryptic call disrupts his quiet life. The voice on the other end is that of his long-lost godfather, a once-beloved figure he hasn’t seen or heard from in nearly two decades. The message is laden with desperation: “There’s something you must know! You must come right away!”
Journey Home
Without hesitation, Peter Joe returns to Newfoundland, his ancestral homeland, and to the remote Reserve that holds memories of his past. Here, he encounters his godfather, who lies near death, afflicted by a mysterious ailment that threatens to decimate their tribe. When his godfather ultimately succumbs, Peter embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the affliction, driven by the need to save his People from the same fate.
Uncovering Secrets
His quest for answers takes him on a harrowing path, revealing a web of deceit and corruption surrounding a hidden gold mine. At its heart lies an insidious toxin so lethal it once claimed hundreds of lives in a faraway land. As he delves deeper into the labyrinth of mysteries, he stumbles upon a closely guarded family secret that will reshape his destiny.
A Gripping Tale of Resilience
“The Sweet Bounty” is a gripping narrative of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of heritage. Join Peter Joe as he navigates the intricate threads of his past and unravels the enigmas that threaten to consume his People and their ancestral lands. In the face of adversity, will he emerge as a savior or merely another casualty of history?