Out with the Sunset

Out with the Sunset introduces us to Workman's newest series. Margie Patenaude is a homicide detective who's just relocated to Calgary (from Winnipeg) with her teenage daughter in tow.

For me this one gets top marks for writing, editing, Indigenous representation, Canadian content – and for highlighting Canada's horrific past with regard to residential schools.

However, I'm not entirely comfortable with the resolution. Was it handled more sensitively and compassionately than some other writers would have done? Absolutely. But did this story need to be told? Especially in a world where refugees are demonised, vilified, and othered on a daily basis? I'm not convinced.

I believe the author's intentions are good. But not every story that could exist needs to be told.