A Novel Idea - Operation Betrayed Coming Soon

Operation Betrayed - Coming in September 2025

Betrayal is a force of nature, consuming everything in its path and leaving behind a trail of devastation.

Operation Betrayal is the sixth novel in the Operation Series from Helen C. Escott. In this fast-paced crime thriller, she shines a glaring spotlight on how a woman’s home address, economic status, and even her clothes can affect the level of investigation and justice given to her… when she is murdered.

In 1995, a twenty-year-old woman was murdered and found mutilated in a most disturbing way. Her body was ritualistically laid out and left displayed on a walking trail. Twenty-seven years later, the crime repeats itself when another woman is murdered and found in the same way. Could the killer still be out there, or is it a copycat?

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector Nick Myra investigates the historical files of missing and murdered women, only to discover a rape gang has been operating in downtown area for decades. When details only the killer would know are leaked to the media, Inspector Myra and his team question if the betrayal is coming from within the force.

This psychological thriller cuts to the bone when Inspector Myra and the victims' families realize the saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies; it comes from those you trust the most.

Operation Betrayal will be released September 2025 from Flanker Press. For more information go to https://www.helencescott.com/books

Library Book Club Kits Are Free!

Are you in a book club?

Newfoundland and Labrador Libraries offer book club kits. They are available for: The Wormwood Duology: Operation Wormwood and The Reckoning, Operation Vanished, Operation Masonic, We Will Meet Again, In Search of Adventure and I am Funny Like That.

Each kit is packed in a canvas library bag and contains:10 copies of one book, discussion questions, and information about the author.

How it works: The kit is checked out to a single group member who is responsible for all the materials. The loan period is 6 weeks (with one 6-week renewal if no other groups are waiting).

The group member checking out the kit is responsible for returning the kit in its entirety and any replacement costs for missing items, if applicable.

Kits are available to patrons anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador - ask your local library staff about bringing in a book club kit via Interlibrary Loan.​

If you need more information about the kits please see the Book Club Kit Info Guide at: https://guides.nlpl.ca/bookclubs

Father's Day 2025 is on Sunday, June 15.

June is also Men's Health Month and PTSD Awareness Month.

It is a time to raise awareness about PTSD and its impact on individuals and society. Specifically, June 27th is designated as National PTSD Awareness Day, and June 2024 is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month across North America. June is an important time to support the men in our lives!

If you are suffering - reach out. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp