Never Fire First: A Canadian Northwest Mounted Story

"Never Fire First: A Canadian Northwest Mounted Story" by James French Dorrance is a historical tale following Constable La Marr of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as he investigates a murder in the Arctic, exploring themes of justice and the tension between Indigenous communities and colonial rule. The story begins with La Marr surviving a blizzard, only to discover he arrested the wrong man, an Eskimo named Olespe, instead of the actual murderer, Avic. His dedication to the law is tested by the perilous environment and his own errors. The arrival of Moira O'Malley, the victim's sister seeking answers about her brother Oliver's death, further complicates La Marr’s mission, setting the scene for a compelling story of personal and professional conflict as La Marr seeks the truth.