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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“What stands out is the author’s sensitivity.” Schatje’s Shelves
Monday June 2, 2025 Review of HOME FIRES BURN by Anthony Bidulka (New Release) 4 Stars This, the third in the Merry Bell trilogy, has two parallel narratives, both focusing on relationships with parents and their secrets and private struggles. Merry, at...
Anthony Bidulka named McNally Robinson Author of the Month
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“Expertly crafted with vividly memorable characters …” Midwest Book Review
Midwest Book Review – May 2025 Home Fires Burn Anthony Bidulka https://anthonybidulka.com Stonehouse Publishing https://www.stonehousepublishing.ca 9781988754642, $16.95, PB, 300pp https://www.amazon.com/Home-Fires-Burn-Merry-Mystery/dp/198875464X Synopsis: A...
River Street Writing Power Q&A
Q&A Series We are beyond thrilled to be welcoming many time award-winning author, Anthony Bidulka to our blog to talk to us about his compulsively readable and utterly absorbing new mystery thriller, Home Fires Burn (Stonehouse Publishing, June 1, 2025). Anthony...
University of Saskatchewan Alumni Book Nook
Alumni Book Nook: Anthony Bidulka (BA’83, BEd’91, BComm’91) Home Fires Burn is the forthcoming book written by USask alumnus Anthony Bidulka, an award-winning Saskatchewan novelist Apr 28, 2025 University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate Anthony Bidulka (BA’83,...
“…emotional and moving…wrenching and compelling.” Mysteries & More
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Reviewer: Bill Selnes Home Fires Burn by Anthony Bidulka (12. - 1255.) Home Fires Burn by Anthony Bidulka - Merry Bell is tentatively reaching out to her father, Samuel. It has been 12 years. She calls him on the landline of her parents. He...