About the Book

Melody's Fire is a book set in the heady times of booming Northern Alberta, in Canada. It offers a fresh perspective from non-traditional stake holders in what's becoming the economical powerhouse of Canada.

When Laurie Langford, a Canadian of black ancestry, almost runs over a beautiful young native girl Melody, stranded on the side of the road, a chain of events is ignited that will change his life forever. Laurie, who is at a transitional stage in his life, is captivated by Melody's youth, worldliness and intelligence, and she takes him on a ride into the depths of her culture that is seldom seen by outsiders.

During the course of the ride all the issues of the day are brought to the fore. Mixed marriages, dramatic cultural upheaval, the environment and native land claims...and it's all done with wit, humor, and a cast of characters you'll never forget.