About the Author

Walking into the Ocean is informed by David Whellam’s thirty years of writing criminal law, amending the Criminal Code in such areas as Dangerous Offenders and terrorism. He lives in Ottawa, ON.

Reviews

“Whellams has written the most ambitious Canadian crime novel in years.” — Toronto Star

“Like every good fictional detective, and most real ones, Peter Cammon is a fellow who likes to do things his own way. In Walking into the Ocean, that doesn’t always work in his favour, but it always makes him interesting.” — Ottawa Citizen

“What’s summer without a solid British thriller? Ottawa author David Whellams’s debut features retired Scotland Yard Chief Inspector Peter Cammon, in a story that starts on the cliffs of Dorset and then travels to the hills of Malta. On the way, a simple domestic murder-suicide morphs into a chase for a relentless serial killer. This is the first of a series: Peter Cammon could become another Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks.” — Globe and Mail

“Don’t miss this engrossing and complex debut, the first volume in a projected trilogy. Rich prose, literary allusion, and a strong nod to women’s intuition provide a romantic touch to a crack police procedural. It’s perfect for those who love travel and history mixed with crime.” — Library Journal

“Builds to a dramatic and suspenseful climax. The author’s refreshingly clear-eyed portrayal of his hero … is a plus.” — Publishers Weekly

"Builds to a dramatic and suspenseful climax. The author's refreshingly clear-eyed portrayal of his hero ... is a plus." -- Publishers Weekly