Stories that
move at the
speed of life.
Award-winning fiction for young readers and adults—plus unforgettable school presentations built around the power of story.
Stories aren’t a luxury.
They’re how we make sense
of the world.
Find your next story.
Thrillers, mysteries, historical fiction, audiobooks, and accessible stories created to keep the pages turning.
Story as a literacy focus.
High-energy presentations that connect with keen readers and students who are sure books aren’t for them.
New & noteworthy
The latest
release.
Start with the newest release, then discover the award-winning thriller that readers and jurors have celebrated.
New release · 2026
A Dangerous
Game
After falling overboard at night, Rain reaches a private island—only to discover that its billionaire owner wants to hunt something that can think and fight back.
A modern, high-interest retelling of the classic survival story The Most Dangerous Game.
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Award-winning read
Shock Wave
Jake Ballard has twenty-four hours to outwit an angry crime boss—and decide what he stands for.
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For readers who want the next page now.
Sigmund Brouwer writes fast-moving stories with something real at stake. His work spans thrillers, historical fiction, mysteries, non-fiction, and books created specifically for striving and reluctant readers.
Selected stories
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next adventure.

More stories await
Charlie’s Rules · Animal story
Pasture Bedtime
Order-loving Charlie’s quiet life on a veterinary farm changes when outgoing Amy arrives—and a neighbor’s dog falls mysteriously ill.
Hockey mystery
Rebel Glory
A string of suspicious accidents threatens a star defenseman’s team, playoff run, and dream of turning pro.
Prehistoric survival
Clan
A boy and the saber-tooth cub he rescues face torn loyalties, disaster, and a fight to save what remains of their clan.
Medieval adventure
The Orphan King
Raised behind monastery walls, Thomas leaves to confront a dark order and uncover the truth of his mysterious destiny.
Christy Book of the Year
Thief of Glory
In the wartime Dutch East Indies, ten-year-old Jeremiah must use courage and cunning to keep his younger siblings alive.
Environmental humour · Ages 6–8
Justine McKeen:
Queen of Green
Justine talks a little too much, bosses a little too much, and tackles one environmental problem at a time—with plenty of fun.
Award-winning teen mystery
Dead Man’s Switch
A warning arrives from a friend who died weeks ago, activating a computer program and drawing a teen into a dangerous conspiracy.
Ultra-readable · Wilderness thriller
Trapped
A Yukon teen finds a valuable gold nugget, but his apparent escape route quickly becomes a test of wilderness survival.
For schools & educators
Turn the
room into a
story engine.
The Story Ninja Presentation combines music, humour, suspense, and practical writing tools in one high-energy live experience.
- 01 Built for reluctant readers
- 02 Adapted by age and audience
- 03 Three decades of school experience