Blood and Shadows: Canada's Darkest Crimes and Tragedies

History remembers the victories, the heroes, and the milestones. But beneath every nation's triumphs lies a shadowy undercurrent of tragedy, crime, and loss-stories that shaped the past just as much as progress did. Blood and Shadows: Canada's Darkest Crimes and Tragedies dares to explore these forgotten chapters, unveiling the chilling, heartbreaking, and often-overlooked events that have left an indelible mark on the country's history.

From the deadly wreck of the RMS Atlantic in 1873 to the horror of École Polytechnique, this collection delves into sixty of Canada's most harrowing moments. These are not just distant echoes of the past; they are stories of real people, real suffering, and the resilience that emerged from darkness.

For readers who crave the hidden truths behind a nation's history, this is the first in a groundbreaking series that exposes the tragedies and crimes that have shaped societies around the world. For Canadians, this book serves as a powerful reckoning-a reminder that the country's polite reputation masks a past as complex and tumultuous as any other.