Ursula Lake

Scott and Errol meet at Oso Lake, a remote Canadian fly-fishing paradise, five years after having the time of their lives. Their situations have changed, and a fire-scarred white truck driver claims to be a long-dead Native shaman and plans to eradicate Western civilization. The worst danger the vacationers face may be themselves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2022
Publisher: Red Hen Press

Five years ago, Scott and Errol, former best friends, embarked on an unforgettable adventure at Oso Lake, a remote Canadian fly-fishing paradise. Fresh out of college, they had the time of their lives, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the wilderness. However, as time passed, their lives took different paths, and their high hopes were dashed by the harsh realities of work and marriage. Errol, now married to Claire, was struggling to save his marriage from divorce.

Unbeknownst to them, Oso Lake had a dark secret. The fall before, a woman's severed head was found in a campfire pit beside the lake, casting a chilling shadow over the serene waters. The mystery deepened when a fire-scarred white truck driver emerged, claiming to be a long-dead Native shaman with sinister plans to eradicate not only Scott, Errol, and Claire, but all of Western civilization.

As the days passed, the beauty of the wilderness became increasingly menacing and perverse. The vacationers found themselves in a constant state of fear, unsure of who to trust and where to turn. But the worst danger they faced was not the Native shaman or the wilderness itself. It was themselves.

As tensions rose and alliances formed, the vacationers began to turn on each other, driven by their own self-interest and paranoia. They became consumed by their fears and insecurities, unable to see the true nature of the danger that lurked around them. In the end, only a few survived, and the ones who did were forever changed by their experience at Oso Lake.

The story of Scott and Errol serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed, jealousy, and the power of the wilderness. It reminds us that sometimes, the greatest threat to our safety comes not from external forces but from within ourselves. It is a reminder to be mindful of our own actions and to trust in the strength of our relationships, even in the face of adversity.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636280219