Secrets
of Stone is a debut fantasy adventure novel by a talented young writer named Coltrane
Seesequasis. Coltrane, a writer of Indigenous heritage who grew up in Gatineau,
Quebec, has created a future world in which humans have become extinct and which
is ruled by sentient wolves. From start to finish, I was swept up in the
coming-of-age adventures of the young wolf, Silversong, who embarks on a perilous
journey across a hostile landscape, in an attempt to vanquish his enemies and win
the respect of his tribe. The novel is populated by wolves imbued with human characteristics,
and includes surprising plot twists, fantastical imagery and remarkable
insights into human thought and behaviour. I can’t recommend Secrets of Stone
highly enough, and I’m looking forward to the next novel in this planned
four-book series. I recently had the pleasure of attending Coltrane’s
first-ever book signing, at Indigo Rideau Centre in Ottawa. To learn more about
the author and to order Secrets of Stone, visit coltranebooks.com. Congratulations,
Coltrane!
