Something exciting is happening - Watch for a big announcement May 2026 - Until then, enjoy the final book in the Merry Bell Trilogy: Home Fires Burn
Praise for the books of Anthony Bidulka
“Bidulka pulls out all the stops in this book, and it’s a perfect joy.” Globe & Mail
“…an exceptionally well drawn cast of characters that intrigue and captivate the reader.” Spinetingler Magazine
“…beautifully written and deeply wise.” Lambda Book Report
“The characters…will make you laugh, get a little choked up, want to slap them, and you will absolutely love every single one of them.” NightOwlReviews.com
“Most strikingly, Bidulka writes with heart.” Xtra
“A wonderfully diverse mystery, peopled with characters you will wish for more time with…” Bookly Matters
“…emotional and moving…wrenching and compelling.” Mysteries & More
“…transformative facelift given to the cozy mystery genre…” Midwest Book Review
“Bidulka’s pacing is impeccable, keeping readers on the edge of their seats while allowing the characters’ emotional journeys to unfold naturally.” Independent Book Review
“…fast-paced storytelling, featuring carefully revealed clues and a series of double crosses, will ensure that readers stay hooked on the case.” Kirkus Reviews
“Bidulka deftly melds murder, humor, and the past’s festering wounds.” Lavender Magazine
“…Bidulka’s appeal for all to recognize and respond to what we share in common is compelling.” Reviewing the Evidence
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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“…about forgiveness, identity, and the fragile, stubborn bonds of family and first love.” Murder in Common
From June Lorraine Roberts at Murder in Common, #21 on the Feedspot Top 80 Crime Novel Website Merry Bell is a trans Private Investigator tentatively reconnecting with her estranged family, she’s grappling with a mother slipping into dementia, unresolved feelings for...
“If you’re looking for a character-driven whodunnit in a setting that feels fresh and new, Home Fires Burn is the perfect choice.” Fully-Booked Reviews
Murder On The Prairies: Review Of Home Fires Burn By Anthony Bidulka by Meaghan Mains Updated on July 27, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Threads A small town, a mystery that needs solving, and a sharp-witted PI at the center of an investigation...
Anthony Bidulka on Tell Me With Jennifer Brozek
Tell Me - Anthony Bidulka July 8, 2025 Today, Anthony Bidulka tells me how one of the worst ‘reviews’ he received led to him getting his agent. This is a great story about how you cannot please everyone, so write what you want to write. Answering the question of WHY...
New Books Network Podcast
NBN host Hollay Ghadery has a wonderful conversation with many-time award-winning author, Anthony Bidulka: In this NBN episode, I’m chopping it up with Canadian crime writing icon Anthony Bidulka about his new book and final instalment in the Merry Bell Mystery...
Novelist Post: Anthony Bidulka Reflects on Crafting Stories of Diversity and Connection
Anthony Bidulka Reflects on Crafting Stories of Diversity and Connection by Carine O'Leary PHOTO: Anthony Bidulka, award-winning author whose work celebrates diversity while captivating readers with humor and suspense. Credit: David Stobbe Award-Winning Author Telling...
“Bidulka skillfully pulls off a delicate balance between the past and present…” Pelican Book Media
June 1, 2025 In twin prologues, the author introduces John Whatley, a car dealership owner who’s freezing to death while locked out of his company car in the bitter Saskatchewan countryside, and reintroduces private eye Merry, a trans woman who’s long been estranged...





