Ancient evil comes in many forms... School principal Emily Taylor is caught up in the inexplicable disappearances of two well-known woman and the violence linked to a disputed land claim. When the legendary Walking Bear appears, she must also deal with the resurrection of an ancient legend and the terrified and unnerved villagers of the sleepy town of Burchill. Once again, Emily is drawn into the unknown and must battle her own secret demons and fears. Only then, can she can unravel these mysteries--before there is more bloodshed. REVIEWS: "A deftly conceived, multilayered story told with a compassionate voice...The plot leads you to a conclusion with skillfully planted clues, employs a sense of the setting so real that the reader feels a part of the place and uses dialogue that reveals the minds and souls of the characters in it. Victim will linger in your mind long after you've closed the book...a gifted piece of writing." --Don Graves, The Hamilton Spectator "VICTIM, by Catherine Astolfo, is an enjoyable, engaging read--a fine book full of suspense with lively, and intriguing characters. This is good, strong, clear writing that keeps the reader waiting for more. Along with a complex mystery, there's even a few sensual love scenes and a darling dog Best of all--the mystery at the heart of this story seamlessly combines Aboriginal myths and legends with a precise rendering of small-town Canadian manners and mores. VICTIM is original, sensitive and satisfying." --Rosemary Aubert, author of the Ellis Portal mystery series "I very much enjoyed reading "Victim..".a suspenseful novel filled with interesting and well defined characters. As a mystery fan, I revelled in the mounting tension and the twists. Throughout the story, the mystery game is afoot and so I enjoyed guessing what the characters motives are and who had ulterior motives. "Victim" is an engrossing mystery that I would recommend as a mystery readers' pick." --Jo-Ann Tremblay, author of The Self-Coaching Toolbox