The Canary List<\/strong><\/em> is speculative fiction that is based in part on facts which are referenced in the afterword. If Brouwer’s speculations were true, it would be truly frightening.<\/p>\n The primary character of this story is Crockett Grey, a schoolteacher who is drawn into a sinister web of danger and subterfuge when a frightened student comes to him for help. As his life spirals out of control, Crockett is determined to get answers about who is responsible and why. Crockett’s student Jaimie, a twelve-year-old girl, constantly feels that she is hunted by evil but doesn’t understand the cause. The two of them are pulled into an international conspiracy that extends all the way to the Vatican.<\/p>\n With frequent references to demons, exorcists, satanic rituals, child abuse and the involvement of the Catholic Church, The Canary List<\/strong><\/em> is a fairly dark tale. The spiritual aspects are contrasted by modern technology that includes hackers, genetic code, and powerful secret agencies. Crockett’s emotional response to his unwarranted accusations and subsequent events are realistic although some of his experiences seem to be somewhat extreme.<\/p>\n For the most part, The Canary List<\/strong><\/em> was an intriguing story that made me want to find out how everything turned out. However, there were times when I had to backtrack a few pages to be sure I hadn’t missed something. Brouwer has woven a twisted story that ended with more questions than answers. But then, maybe that was his intention all along.<\/p>\n If you enjoy speculative fiction and conspiracy theories, The Canary List<\/strong><\/em> should probably be on your reading list. This book was provided for review by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group Blogging For Books.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n Crockett\u2019s one hope of getting his life back is to uncover the mysterious secrets of Jaimie\u2019s past and her strange gift. It isn\u2019t long before his discoveries lead him to a darker conspiracy, secrets guarded by the highest seat of power in the world\u2014the Vatican.<\/p>\n Read the first chapter of The Canary List<\/strong><\/em> HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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<\/a>Protected by the dark of night, Jaimie Piper runs. But is anywhere safe when Evil is hunting you?
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\nShe\u2019s just a twelve year-old girl, bumped around between foster homes and relegated to school classes for challenged kids, those lagging in their test scores or with behavioral issues.\u00a0But her real problem is that she can sense something the other kids can\u2019t\u2014something dark. Something compelling her to run for her life.
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\nAll Crockett Grey wants is to mark the anniversary of his daughter\u2019s death alone.
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\nBut when his student Jaimie comes to him, terrified, her need for protection collides with his grief, and a tangled web of bizarre events sends them both spiraling toward destruction.<\/p>\n