In Allie McFarland's debut novella, Disappearing in Reverse (U of Calgary 2020), a young woman named Devin, who supposedly died five years ago, has a recent picture posted online. Another young woman, convinced that she caused Devin's death, embarks on a road trip to find out if Devin may actually be alive. Part mystery, part road novel and part coming of age story, it blends time and genres in a story that plays with expectations. McFarland lives in Victoria.

Disappearing in Reverse (U of Calgary 2020) $24.99 978-1773851433

[BCBW 2020]