"Consolation" by Michael Redhill
There was some amazing writing here especially in the part that dealt with mid 19th century Toronto. The characters and times were presented wonderfully. A parallel story taking place in the present didn't quite make it. The modern day characters weren't really believable or well developed. Very worth a read, though, for an insight into what life was like for early immigrants and also for the process of early photography.
"The Bad Samaritan" by Robert Barnard
Fairly enjoyable mystery but not up to the quality and humour in "Death by Sheer Torture"
