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Manitoulin Manhunt, by Fred Swayze, is a Canadian fiction novel published in 1967. The story follows the protagonist, Bill, as he embarks on a manhunt on Manitoulin Island in Ontario. Bill is a conservation officer who is tasked with finding a dangerous criminal who has escaped from prison and is hiding on the island. As Bill navigates the rugged terrain and encounters various obstacles, he must also grapple with his own inner demons and past traumas.
The novel is a thrilling adventure that showcases the beauty and harshness of the Canadian wilderness. Swayze’s vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters’ actions make for a gripping read. Manitoulin Manhunt also touches on themes of redemption and forgiveness, as Bill confronts his own mistakes and learns to let go of his past.
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Manitoulin Manhunt, by Fred Swayze, published by The Ryerson Press, Toronto 1967, second printing.
Brown cloth hardcover volume with lettering on spine. Separation of pages from spine in some pages, slight fading to pages due to age. No writing or markings anywhere aside from “KAY” inscribed on flyleaf blank page. No dustjacket.
Book is in very good condition.
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| Dimensions | 21 × 15 × 2 cm |
| Binding | Hardcover |
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