Deadly Encounters - by Barbara Smith (Paperback)

About the Book

Eight intriguing Alberta crimes are dramatically presented in this well-researched book.

Book Synopsis

Eight intriguing Alberta crimes are dramatically presented in this well-researched book.

Review Quotes

[Deadly Encounters] takes us behind the headlines and shows us the real people involved in the tragedies that crop up in our daily news. All the stories are well documented and told in a straightforward, accessible style.

True-crime aficionados will appreciate Edmonton writer Barbara Smith's addition to the genre. As a chronicling of some of the darker episodes of Alberta history - and there are many - it is a gem...[Smith's] writing is clear and, for the most part, her narrative flows beyond interesting and into engrossing waters. Deadly Encounters is a fine effort.

About the Author

Barbara Smith has meticulously researched and vividly recreated Deadly Encounter's unique crimes. A resident of Edmonton, she has been published in New Trail, Today's Parent, Canadian Emergency News, Western People, and Teaching Today.

Barbara Smith is also the author of the best-selling Ghost Stories of Alberta.