Wonderfully written and engaging with characters brought to life at critical moments in our Canadian history. Much to learn, much to reflect on and much to enjoy in this book.

Lynn

July 16, 2026

History is NOT dry. Robert brings history alive with all the crazy nuances of the building of the Railway from Calgary to Field. Actually a page turner. Can't wait for the next installment.

Chip

April 20, 2026

This is not my normal type of reading and I’d never have expected to become invested in a story covering the history and establishment of the railways in Canada. It’s not even my own country. It didn’t take long to become familiar with the mostly male characters and assign my loyalty to the more ambitious and innovative plus my derision to the less nobly inclined devious ones. I especially liked the way the nature and energies of the younger chaps were woven through the tale. The picture of the rail side camps and working conditions were painted clear as day. The reader is left in no doubt regarding the scale, ingenuity and adversity of the project at the centre of the book and I was 100% turning the pages fast and egging the characters on, to know the outcome. History has become less dry and more significant in this telling

Elaine

July 14, 2026

Mr. Rose is a masterful story teller adept at weaving multiple storylines and characters whose authenticity leaps off the page. As I read the words, my mind is simultaneously in full colour motion picture mode...like the book has been made into a "history come to life" movie!

Marty

April 22, 2026

Great story and relatable characters and situations. Easy to read and keeps you well and truly interested until the last page. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

Melissa

June 22, 2026

Robert Rose has a passion for railroad history and a gift for writing. He’ll have you hooked from the first page. An epic story told by a master storyteller!

Barb

March 29, 2026

A ripping yarn, written in a fast paced, exciting style. Every page had compelling action, and the descriptive prose about people and places was very realistic. The expertise and skills demonstrated an excellent understanding of the historical subject matter. It was hard to put the book down, I’m looking forward to part 2 already!

Henry

June 14, 2026

Robert Rose is a very talented writer. His dialogues, interweaving of chapter topics, engineering details, and inclusion of some real historical figures are phenomenal.

Lynn

March 28, 2026