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Pub Date Sep 28 2026 | Archive Date Sep 25 2026


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Description

Peter thought his life would look different at thirty-two. Instead, he’s stuck bartending in Thunder Bay, drinking too much, and watching his ambitions slip away. But when an opportunity to relocate to Ottawa arises, Peter sees a chance to reinvent himself.

He meets like-minded Ruby one night in a pub, and before long he has built his world around her. But alcohol-fuelled nights soon give way to constant arguments, eating away at their little paradise. Fearful of ending up alone again, Peter becomes determined to hold everything together — even as he starts losing himself in the process.

A raw and emotionally grounded contemporary novel, Birds Beyond Reach explores relationships, addiction, and the difference between loving someone and needing them.

Peter thought his life would look different at thirty-two. Instead, he’s stuck bartending in Thunder Bay, drinking too much, and watching his ambitions slip away. But when an opportunity to relocate...


A Note From the Publisher

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Content Advisories: This story contains mild usage of curse words.

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Advance Praise

'Must Read... A brilliant book from all angles.' - Alice Bennett

'... a remarkable debut and a novel that deserves to find a wide audience.' - a.d. elliott

'An unreservedly recommended pick...' - Midwest Book Review

'A great piece of "slice of life" realism...' - Allister Thompson

'Must Read... A brilliant book from all angles.' - Alice Bennett

'... a remarkable debut and a novel that deserves to find a wide audience.' - a.d. elliott

'An unreservedly recommended pick...' - ...


Marketing Plan

DISTRIBUTION & FORMATS

Available globally in both eBook and Paperback formats. Distributed widely via IngramSpark, Amazon KDP, Kobo, and Draft2Digital. Fully listed for library and bookstore ordering.

ADVERTISING & DIGITAL MARKETING

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REVIEW CAMPAIGNS

Active NetGalley campaign focusing on securing early trade, library, and consumer reviews. Direct outreach to a curated list of contemporary fiction reviewers.

DISTRIBUTION & FORMATS

Available globally in both eBook and Paperback formats. Distributed widely via IngramSpark, Amazon KDP, Kobo, and Draft2Digital. Fully listed for library and bookstore ordering.

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Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9781066678518
PRICE $4.99 (USD)
PAGES 304

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