Author of The Collingwood Series
A historical fiction coming-of-age journey that explores the depth of human emotions and drives home the bitter realities of racism in mid-20th Century Canada. It takes readers on a journey into the historical past of two nations divided by culture and continents.
Book One
A Heart to Survive
“Even in the worst circumstances, if you believe in yourself, you will find the heart to survive.”
A gripping tale of hardships, resilience, and passion; A Heart To Survive’ not only explores the depth of human emotions but drives home the bitter realities of racism in 1950s Canada.
Book Two
An Unexpected Father
A hymn to the power of love, friendship, perseverance, and doing things right…
In An Unexpected Father, the second novel in the Collingwood Series continues the extraordinary story of the young boy who was forced to leave his home country of China for Canada to escape the terrors of Mao’s regime.
Book Three
Unpunished Crimes
Unpunished Crimes, the third novel in the Collingwood Series, finds Winson’s wife, Caitlin, pregnant and missing. How will Winson find her and cope with hostile circumstances?
“The Collingwood Series is Canadian historical fiction as its best.”
– Midwest Book Review
Book Four
Burden of Conscience
Winson is faced with choices that will complicate and endanger the lives of everyone he loves when he finds an opportunity to bring his family out of China. He promised his mother not to look back at his life in Hangzhou because his future was in Canada. If he keeps his promise, will his family survive?
Editorial Reviews of the Series
“The Collingwood Series is Canadian historical fiction at its best.” –Midwest Book Review
“Wide-ranging novels that will provide much food for thought and discussion.” –Donovan’s Literary Services
“Poignant, evocative, and engaging reads…engrossing and elegant.” –The Prairies Book Review
