Book Review: Five Decembers by James Kestrel

Wow! This book is amazing. Fast paced. Never slowed down. It took us all over the world, all during World War II. 

It had great characters, including a few that you didn't like at all. The main character, Joe McGrady, never gave up, no matter what happened to him.

This is definitely a book that you should read, when it comes out. You'll enjoy it, as much as I did. I rarely read a book that I don't want to put down. I usually give myself a break while reading. This book, I just wanted to keep on reading.

When I was told about this book, it was mentioned that it would be great. They didn't lie.  Thanks to Charles Adai and Hard Case Crime for the opportunity to read the ARC. I truly enjoyed every minute of it. 

Also, isn't that a wonderful cover. I hope that it becomes the official cover for this book.

Special Weather Advisory Out

 Winter isn't quite done with us yet. There's a special weather advisory out.

1:07 PM CDT Friday 09 April 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

• Mun. of Emerson-Franklin incl. Roseau River
• R.M. of De Salaberry incl. St-Pierre-Jolys and St. Malo
• R.M. of Hanover incl. Steinbach Niverville and Grunthal
• R.M. of La Broquerie incl. Marchand
• R.M. of Ritchot incl. St. Adolphe and Ste. Agathe
• R.M. of Ste. Anne incl. Richer
• R.M. of Stuartburn incl. Zhoda Vita and Sundown
• R.M. of Tache incl. Lorette Ste-Geneviève and Landmark

Another shot of winter for southern Manitoba beginning Sunday.

A low pressure system is forecast to move through southern Manitoba on Sunday, bringing falling temperatures, rain, snow, and local blowing snow continuing into early next week. Precipitation will begin Sunday morning in the southwest and spread eastward through the day. While most areas can expect a few hours of light rain, by Sunday evening most of the south will be seeing steady snow as temperatures fall below the freezing mark.

The snow will continue through Monday and Tuesday as the system stalls over northwestern Ontario. Final snowfall accumulations look to be highly variable, especially in the southeast where temperatures will hover near zero, but early indications have broadly 10 to 20 cm across southern Manitoba with potential for higher local amounts. Blustery north winds gusting to 60 km/h on Monday may also produce areas of blowing snow. The system finally moves off in earnest late Tuesday, leaving scattered flurries in its wake for Wednesday along with a gradual return to more normal temperatures.

Additional warnings may be required as the system approaches.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm.