Every Fall

Angela Douglas’s debut novel EVERY FALL mixes a thriller with a ghost story. Bree is married to Jake, an RCMP officer, and they live in a dangerous town. When one of his collars shows up at the door to threaten Bree and their young son, they move to a house outside of the radius of Jake’s job, hoping to be safe. When Jake’s best friend and fellow cop is murdered, he suffers increasing PTSD, frightening the now-pregnant Bree. Or is their new house, known for “strange happenings” haunted, and what effect does that have on both of them? The heart of the story is the relationship between Bree and Jake, and how they try to navigate the increasing stresses and needs of their marriage, their children, and Jake’s job. The thriller and procedural aspects add texture. The ghost story layers in multiple possibilities of both hope and fear. Ultimately, the heartbeat of the story is the relationship between Bree and Jake and what they are willing to do to protect it. EVERY FALL is a multi-layered novel weaving in multiple genre elements for a fascinating read.