A Train in the Night: The Tragedy of Lac-Megantic

In 2013, a runaway train carrying explosive oil derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, killing 47 people. This graphic nonfiction book explores the disaster's causes, from the cowboy producers of Dakota black gold to Wall Street investors and politicians in the pocket of the oil and gas industry, and highlights the human cost of unfettered capitalism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Publisher: Between the Lines

On a scorching summer night in 2013, a runaway train carrying a cargo of explosive oil derailed in the picturesque town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. This tragic event, ranked among the deadliest rail disasters in Canadian history, serves as a haunting testament to the profound connection between corporate profit and collective tragedy. Who are the true culprits responsible for this disaster, which claimed the lives of 47 innocent individuals? In this captivating and vividly illustrated work of graphic nonfiction, acclaimed author Anne-Marie Saint-Cerny and talented illustrator Christian Quesnel meticulously trace the journey of the locomotive from the scene of the crime to the cowboy producers of Dakota black gold, Wall Street investors, and politicians who wield influence within the billion-dollar oil and gas industry. Despite the absence of a national public inquiry or meaningful criminal charges, the victims of Lac-Mégantic must not be reduced to mere statistics or left to the mercy of predatory developers and financial interests. This book serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of unfettered capitalism, shedding light on the events that unfolded on that fateful night and their enduring impact on the lives of those affected.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 216 x 286 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781771136105