15 Years Later… The Groundbreaking Russell Quant Mystery Series is Back!
QUANT: Russell Quant Mystery #9
Coming September 30, 2026
Dealing with grave family matters and personal challenges, PI Russell Quant returns to his hometown of Howell, Saskatchewan. On a perfect spring day the body of a beloved local resident is found at the bottom of a gorge. There’s a suicide note. Russell begins to question the cause of death and wonders if the bucolic village he once knew is hiding a more sinister reality. Russell searches for the truth from Canadian prairie to Caribbean paradise. As a once peaceful farming community struggles to survive, deception and greed wage war against resilience, hope, and family legacy.
* Winner – 2026 Literary Titan Gold Book Award for Fiction
* QUANT selected by Kirkus Indie editors to appear in the July 15, 2026 issue of Kirkus Reviews magazine
Early Praise for QUANT: Russell Quant Mystery #9
“I absolutely loved this cleverly-crafted mystery set on my beloved prairies, and Russell Quant is a hero for the ages — smart, funny, vulnerable, and with great hair. I’m eager to read the entire series because I know Quant and I are about to become close personal friends.” Elinor Florence, bestselling author of Finding Flora
“…Quant is a winner.” Midwest Book Review
“…lets comedy and sorrow occupy the same room without either one apologizing.” Literary Titan 5-Star Review
“A fine farewell — or introduction.” Lavender Magazine
“Anthony had me smiling my way through the book. Russell proves a P.I. can be bright, capable and self-deprecating.” Mysteries and More
“Entertaining and tender, with a charming protagonist.” Kirkus Reviews
“The climax of Quant was not just perfect, it was very satisfying. I think it is the best ending in the whole series.” Bill Selnes, Crime Fiction Reviewer
“…more delightful adventure and insights.” D. Donovan, Editor, Donovan’s Literary Services
“…wryly intuitive and heartfelt. Easily read as a stand-alone and a well-recommended read.” Murder in Common
“It is impossible not to like Russell…I identified with so much in the novel. I love books which are unapologetically Canadian and celebrate our culture, even our quirks, and this book does that.” Schatje’s Shelves
“You can really sense the love that the author has for this cast of characters…” _the_next_chapter
I am the author of mystery, suspense and thriller novels and the grateful winner of the Best Crime Novel Award (Crime Writers of Canada), the Independent Publisher Book Award for Best Fiction Novel, and the Lambda Literary Award.
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“You can really sense the love that the author has for this cast of characters…” : _the_next_chapter
_the_next_chapter 📖 Quant by Anthony Bidulka @bidulkaanthony Bonus book review by Holly, Jess and HollS Publish date: September 30, 2026 Jess: I love a cozy murder mystery. And this one has all the Canadian nostalgia. What’s not to like?! I am interested in reading...
It is impossible not to like Russell.”: Schatje’s Shelves
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Kings River Life Magazine (California) Interview: September 2026
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Crime Fiction Lover Interview: September 2026
For some reason, here at Crime Fiction Lover we’ve developed a special affinity for Canadian crime fiction, and so over the years we’ve got to know quite a few authors from all across Canada. Earlier this year, our friend Cathy Ace introduced us to Anthony Bidulka,...
“…wryly intuitive and heartfelt…a well-recommended read.” Murder in Common
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The Bay Area Reporter (San Francisco) Interview – July 2026
Words: Author Anthony Bidulka discusses his return to the popular mystery series by Michele Karlsberg Sunday, July 26, 2026 Anthony Bidulka has long been celebrated for crafting mysteries that balance compelling crime plots with warmth, wit, and emotional depth. Best...
