Original collection of crime and poetry intertwines for a unique reading experience
Running subversive commentary adds depth and realism to the narrative
Features a protagonist who steps out of prose into poetry for a literary twist
Engaging mystery plot with authentic Canadian setting
Paperback format for easy portability
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A gritty, original collection on a subject rarely addressed: the surprising affinities between crime and poetry. To gather material for a mystery novel, Landale accompanied RCMP officers on patrol. In Once a Murderer, the novel's protagonist has stepped out of prose fiction into poetry that is consuming and seductive. A running subversive
