ANOTHER CLOSED CASKET: Dark Tales from a Northern Mining Town

By Edgar-André Montigny

Set in a remote northern mining town, Another Closed Casket is a collection of interconnected dark tales that delve into the harsh realities of life in an isolated community. Through the eyes of its residents-miners, police officers, housewives, and outcasts-the novel explores the struggles of immigrant families, the dangers of the mines, and the secrets buried within the town's small, tightly knit population. At the heart of the story is the Poirier family, particularly Joe, a police officer, and his wife Pearl, who witness firsthand the tragedies that unfold in their town. From the mysterious and gruesome deaths of the Krupic brothers-one drowned and the other found headless-to the silent suffering of war veterans like Walter Bertrand and the hidden abuse within the Leduc household, each chapter unveils a new layer of hardship, crime, and resilience. As the town grapples with its past and present, tensions rise, culminating in an industrial disaster that claims the life of Jacques Turcotte, a man with secrets of his own. Through sharp dialogue, rich historical context, and vivid depictions of the unforgiving northern landscape, Another Closed Casket paints a haunting portrait of a place where survival often comes at a heavy price, and where death is an all-too-common visitor.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F66SX4LS
• ISBN13: 9798280362635
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 292 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.2" x 0.8" x 8.5"