Ten-in-One

A doomed expedition explores the farthest reaches of a snow-bound ocean, but the crew are haunted by a strange affliction... A terrible creature stalks the forests surrounding a remote fur-trading post, but no one knows if it's man or beast... A Spanish monastery, its floor tiled with ingots of solid gold, lies forgotten for centuries in the strangest of places, until a boy and his uncle follow a curious map... As the Circus Salmagundi travels around Vancouver Island, it employs a diverse group of crew, sailors and circus performers -- and all of them have stories to share. In this anthology, the background characters of this BC-based mystery series step forward to entertain readers with their own personal experiences. Rooted in historical events, Ten-In-One explores the folk tales, disasters, and ghost stories of British Columbia and beyond. From mining disasters in Nanaimo to capsized boats in Puget Sound to grotesque taxidermy in southern Alberta, Ten-in-One digs into the personalities that help (and hinder) Miss Rose as she solves crimes. Ten-In-One is an anthology of short stories connected to the Circus Salmagundi mystery series.