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Crime writer turns Edmonton into a main character in his novel

CBC Radio | Posted: June 24, 2016 3:51 PM | Last Updated: June 24, 2016

Image | Wayne Arthurson

Caption: Wayne Arthurson didn't set out to write mysteries - his protagonist led him there. (Photo by Shawna Lemay)

Audio | The Candy Palmater Show : Crime writer Wayne Arthurson on flawed characters

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Wayne Arthurson(external link) didn't set out to write a detective series, but then his protagonist, gambling addict Leo Desroches, started turning up bodies.

Image | Blood Red Summer Wayne Arthurson

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Now, Wayne has published the third in the series of books set in Edmonton, Blood Red Summer, and is working on the fourth.
Wayne talked to Candy about his inspirations, how much his main character is like him (spoiler: not much), and his other unexpected writing passion—a blog about the Amazing Race Canada(external link) TV show.

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