I Must Remember

Lawyer Mitch Galichin finds himself a fugitive after he blows the whistle on a human trafficking ring operated by the vory-v-zakone in Leningrad. His life in peril Mitch navigates the landscapes of Eastern Canada drawing readers into the vivid places and intriguing characters he encounters along the way. <br>The story oscillates between the Canadian backdrop and the stark contrasts of Siberia where Mitch's young daughter Anja and his ex-wife reside. Adding to the complexity Mitch's father Sergei endures the harsh realities of a Siberian labour camp. In this narrative appearances are deceiving and the truth is layered. <br>Haunted by the ghosts of his past Mitch perceives threats at every turn. As time progresses his fear gradually diminishes giving way to a struggle to reclaim his true identity. Complicating matters a new romance emerges bringing with it the haunting realities of human trafficking. Faced with this dilemma Mitch grapples with the choice to intervene or turn away. <br>This novel transcends the grim realities of human trafficking balancing the gravity with moments of levity. Set against the backdrop of the Soviet Union's disintegration it delivers a potent social message woven into a compelling storyline. While it follows Josie Mounsey's previous novel The Weak Against the Strong this gripping narrative stands on its own as a suspenseful and emotionally charged drama.