No Straight Thing - Hardcoverby F. Nelson Smith (Author) In the bleak landscape of Depression Era Alberta, war veteran Fergus Muir finds solace in routine until a chance encounter with Cat Perkins, a troubled girl resembling his late wife. As Cat's world unravels, Fergus delves into the shadows of their small town, uncovering a web of vagrancy, violence, and hypocrisy. When a seemingly senseless murder shakes all those who Fergus loves, he must confront his haunting past. No