Rufous and Calliope

By: Butler, Sarah Louise

Set in the smoke-ravaged forests of the Pacific Northwest mountains, a mesmerizing story of survival, memory, the bond between siblings and the mysteries of the natural world.

In Rufous and Calliope, Sarah Louise Butler takes readers deep into the northern forest, where the mysteries of nature collide with the fragile threads of memory. Rufous Flanagan, a modern-day cartographer, embarks on a solo trek through an ancient mountain pass in search of the treehouse hideaway where he spent one memorable childhood summer on the run with his three older half-siblings and his twin sister, Calliope. With every step, the vast, untamed wilderness presents both a physical and emotional challenge, as Rufous must confront not only treacherous terrain, but the unravelling of his own mind. His memories--sometimes vivid, sometimes slipping away--become a map guiding him through towering forests, dry creek beds and smoke-filled skies. Yet, in this wilderness, not everything is as it seems. Echoes of the past lead Rufous on a journey that blurs the line between dream and reality. As the elements close in, this novel offers an unforgettable tale of survival, memory and the bond between siblings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1771624574
• ISBN13: 9781771624572
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
• Length: 256 Pages