Manor House Publishing October 30, 2006 Paperback; 288 pages; ISBN: 0978107012 “...an enjoyable read with a saucy, distinct Canadian flavour!” “...holds your interest from the start to end.” “...a marvellous storyteller.” Synopsis:   A Canadian-American university professor beset with visions of dire things past, present and future; of death and tragedy and dark secrets hidden in the American countryside. Filled with touches of humour and personal observations of the human condition, Bequest also features a ruthless waste management firm that finds toxic garbage is gold and no damage to the environment or toll on human life is too high a price to pay for massive profits.     Remarks from Ian: A few good friends and creative spirits were very encouraging with early versions of Bequest. To these souls who enrich my life with their presence and friendship I offer my thanks: Rik Emmett, Keith Reid, Tom Salter, Stewart Farago and most importantly Catherine Thomas, my reality check, and I confess, a well of inspiration for much of what I do… daydreams included. Additional early editorial input from Jane Christmas and Catherine Marjoriebanks was greatly appreciated. A special thanks to the wonderful Canadian artist Darrel Duchenes (www.dduchene.com) whose front cover graphic design, based on his etching A la Frontier, invites people so wonderfully into this book. I have savoured Canada coast to coast through the warm amber of a single-malt with Murray McLauchlan. His presence in the Foreword to this book is particularly meaningful to this old sentimental fool, especially considering he usually gets the last word. I would be remiss if I did not add to this list publisher/editor Michael Davie, who has been encouraging, steadfast in his support, gentle with his input, and extremely patient with my neuroses… quite a feat really!