Secrets of the Shield
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Product Details
Publisher: GFB
Release Date: May 5, 2026
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Ebook
ISBN: HC: 978-1-967510-57-3; PB: 978-1-967510-32-0; EB: 978-1-967510-33-7
Trim: 5.5 x 8.5
Page Count: 266
A Novel
Brian Kelsall
In the remote wilderness of the Canadian Shield, eleven-year-old Sam lives a peaceful, quiet life—until Wing arrives.
Sam’s intrigued by the Indigenous girl who has come to stay with his family for the summer. She’s quiet and seemingly good at everything. But after a chilling run-in with a reclusive neighbor, Sam and Wing uncover a shared secret from their past—the truth about the tragedy that took Wing’s parents nine years ago and altered Sam’s life irrevocably—and a danger far greater than either could imagine.
As the threat closes in, Sam and Wing find unexpected allies: an order of ancient beavers, led by the mysterious Masata, and Kyree, a magnificent birdlike creature who seems to know their destinies. Together, they must prepare to face a terrible evil in an epic battle for the survival of the planet.
Perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures and Beyond the Bright Sea, Brian Kelsall’s Secrets of the Shield is a page-turning tale of courage, friendship, love, and tenacity—even when all seems lost.
About the Author
Brian Kelsall is a prominent Canadian lawyer. When his son challenged him to write a story to while away the boring days of Covid, Brian accepted. Secrets of the Shield is the result. When not patrolling the halls of Bay Street, Brian can be found at his cottage in the Muskokas or paddling with his family on the serene lakes of Killarney.