This tale of friendship and courage in a time of political and ecological unravelling will inevitably (and intentionally) spark a challenging discussion about eco-anxiety, active hope, facing the hard facts and still finding a way to live in ecological integrity.

David will read several chapters from his provocative novel, then help lead a conversation among burning souls.

David, a two-term Ottawa city councillor who is deeply concerned about the planet’s ecological unravelling and the glacial response by citizens and politicians, is on an epic cross-country book tour. By electric vehicle, naturally.

Copies can be purchased at the event, or in paper or e-book versions in advance.

See http://www.davidc.ca

TESTIMONIALS:

Well paced and compelling… Chernushenko explores the redemptive power of acting withcourage and integrity. - The Glebe Report, Ottawa

Character driven action keeps the plot fast paced and suspenseful. Highly recommend! - M Slaven, Hamilton

A powerful, meticulously researched book. All of the characters are believable (including thesupporting cast), and the interweaving of fact and fiction is extremely clever. - T Hewson, Ottawa

Far more than an eco-novel. It is truly great literature. - B. Hyer, Thunder Bay

Apathy is impossible after reading Burning Souls. - The Mainstreeter, Ottawa, Canada

Thought provoking, engaging, a little upsetting. I hope many many read it, ponder, then act. - J Varga-Toth, Ottawa

Essential reading for all who want to be prepared for the brave new world that awaits us… Will we burn with the same passion for justice, compassion and hope? - K Thompson, Nairobi, Kenya

Fast-paced, it offers keen insights into human behaviour in the face of rapidly advancingclimate breakdown, increasing societal surveillance, and political indecision and discord. - L Dobson, Ottawa

So close to the truth it can be sad… However, I couldn’t put it down! - Nancy, Ottawa

It is rare to find a book that offers depth, insight, believable characters, and still gives you agood page-turner of a story. Highly recommend. - A Mowat, Nelson BC

Well researched, compelling and entertaining. - B Toller, Ottawa