Will Ferguson is an acclaimed travel writer and novelist whose work is characterized by keen humor and sharp observation. His writing often explores the collision of cultures and the search for identity in foreign lands and at home. Ferguson masterfully blends autobiographical elements with fictional narratives, crafting engaging and profoundly human stories. His ability to find the absurd in everyday life and the essence of human journeys makes him a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
Miranda Abbott takes center stage in this hilarious mystery that channels the spirit of a dramatic movie-of-the-week. Co-authored by bestselling writers, the story promises a blend of humor and intrigue as Miranda navigates a series of comedic twists and turns. Expect an entertaining ride filled with unexpected developments and engaging characters that will keep readers laughing and guessing until the very end.
"A once-beloved television sleuth finds herself far from Hollywood and witness to a murder during a small-town theatre production—and is convinced it’s up to her to solve the case. Introducing a new comedic crime series from the bestselling Ferguson brothers, for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, Alexander McCall Smith’s 44 Scotland Street series and Schitt’s Creek Miranda Abbott, once known for the crime-solving, karate-chopping church pastor she played on network television, has hit hard times. Turned down for a role on a cable reality show, Miranda is facing ruin when a mysterious postcard arrives, summoning her to Happy Rock, a small town in the Pacific Northwest. But when she gets there, nothing is what she expected. In dire straits, she signs up for an amateur production at the Happy Rock Little Theatre, competing against the local real estate agent for the lead role. On opening night, one of the actors is murdered, live, in front of the audience. But out of 100 witnesses, no one actually saw what happened. Now everyone is under a cloud of suspicion, including the sardonic town doctor, the local high-school drama teacher, an oil-stained car mechanic, an elderly gentleman who may or may not have been in the CIA—and Miranda herself. Clearly, the only way to solve this mystery is for Miranda to summon her skills as television’s Pastor Fran and draw on the help of her new sidekick, Susan, a shy bookstore clerk who seems to know everyone’s secrets. Because the show must go on!"-- Provided by publisher
Exploring themes of loss and recovery, this novel weaves a captivating narrative about the people and objects that vanish and reappear in our lives. It combines an epic literary journey with elements of suspense, delving into the lengths one might go to reclaim what has been lost. The story invites readers to reflect on the significance of what we leave behind and the dark allure of deceit intertwined with the quest for redemption.
Thomas Rosanoff, a dedicated medical student and researcher, navigates the challenges of academia while uncovering the complexities of the human mind. As he delves into groundbreaking studies, he grapples with ethical dilemmas and the pressures of his ambitious career. The narrative explores themes of ambition, morality, and the pursuit of knowledge, highlighting the personal sacrifices and triumphs that come with a life devoted to medicine and research.
From internationally bestselling travel writer Will Ferguson, author of Happiness™ and Spanish Fly, comes a novel both epic in its sweep and intimate in its portrayal of human endurance. A car tumbles through darkness down a snowy ravine. A woman without a name walks out of a dust storm in sub-Saharan Africa. And in the seething heat of Lagos City, a criminal cartel scours the Internet, looking for victims. Lives intersect. Worlds collide. And it all begins with a single email: “Dear Sir, I am the daughter of a Nigerian diplomat, and I need your help…” Will Ferguson takes readers deep into the labyrinth of lies that is “419,” the world’s most insidious Internet scam. When Laura Curtis, a lonely editor in a cold northern city, discovers that her father has died because of one such swindle, she sets out to track down—and corner—her father’s killer. It is a dangerous game she’s playing, however, and the stakes are higher than she can ever imagine. Woven into Laura’s journey is a mysterious woman from the African Sahel with scars etched into her skin and a young man who finds himself caught up in a web of violence and deceit. And running through it, a dying father’s final words: “You, I love.”
First published in 1997, this hilarious book launched satirist Will Ferguson's career. Challenging the notion that Canadians are "nice," the book asks, "Do we as Canadians deserve a country so great?" Tackling subjects from Canada's favorite inbred royals to the mighty beaver as national icon, from sex in a canoe to all-Canadian "superhero" Captain Canuck, Ferguson rampages across the cultural landscape. The book also provides a fast-paced, opinionated overview of telling moments in Canadian history, including its run-amok Mounties and "fun-loving days" of the country's (unacknowledged) slave trade.
Will Ferguson has spent the past three years criss-crossing Canada: in a helicopter above the barren-lands of the sub-arctic;
This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride through Canadian history, from indigenous native cultures and early French and British settlements through Paul Martin's shaky minority government. This timely update features all the latest, up-to-the-minute findings in historical and archeological research.
Take a humorist from the Great White North -- one part Bob and Doug McKenzie, the other Bill Bryson -- feed him lots of sake, and set him loose hitchhiking his way through polite Japanese society. The result is one of the warmest and funniest travelogues you've read. It had never been done before. Not in four thousand years of Japanese recorded history had anyone followed the Cherry Blossom Front from one end of the country to the other. Nor had anyone hitchhiked the length of Japan. And, as Ferguson learns, it illustrates that to travel is better than to arrive.
Will Ferguson returns with his first book in three years, building on the success of his previous works, including the bestselling How to Be a Canadian and the award-winning Happiness™. Known for his sharp wit and humor, Ferguson promises to deliver another engaging read that explores unique themes and insights, appealing to both long-time fans and new readers alike.