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Phillip Daigle

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Born

Fort Kent, Maine, The United States

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https://www.phillipdaigle.com/

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Mystery, Historical Fiction, Suspense

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Phillip Daigle is an American author of mystery and historical fiction, best known for the "Origins of Acadia Series", including "Tides of Acadia" and The Acadian: Olivier" Blending rich historical detail with gripping, character-driven storytelling, his novels delve into moral dilemmas and human complexity set against the backdrop of real-world events.

With a background in history and psychology, Phillip brings authenticity and depth to each narrative—creating stories that resonate with modern readers while honoring the past.

Learn more or subscribe for updates at https://phillipdaigle.substack.com

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Canvas of Secrets

Dennis circled one photograph with his pen, muttering under his breath as he picked up the magnifying glass for the third time in ten minutes. The eight images spread across his kitchen table seemed to shift and reveal new details each time he examined them, like a puzzle that kept rearranging itself.

Julie sat beside him in the morning light streaming through his apartment windows, her face pale a

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Average rating: 4.43 · 151 ratings · 80 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Acadian: Olivier (The Origins of Acadia Series Book 2) 3.96 avg rating — 52 ratings — published 2020 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sacred Plunder 4.81 avg rating — 36 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tides of Acadia 4.84 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2023 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Canvas of Secrets 4.35 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2024 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Albatross Ledger it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Phillip Daigle liked Sean's review of Canvas of Secrets: "This was a great Summer Read! Very well-written characters and a story that brings 1960s Laguna Beach to vibrant life. Tragedy weaves the mystery plot together, but humor, wit, and Daigle's ability to take us back to an amazing time made Canvas of Se" Read more of this review »
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Phillip Daigle liked Anna's review of Canvas of Secrets: "Canvas of Secrets is an engaging, character-focused mystery with a distinctive setting. The writing emphasizes emotional realism and internal tension rather than external action. While it’s not a high energy thriller, it succeeds at creating a sense " Read more of this review »
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Phillip Daigle liked Lynn Morgan's review of Canvas of Secrets: "Daigle knows a lot of adjectives I had a hard time getting through this book. Every sentence seemed to be trying for “Most Adjectives” award. Ending was weak. I did enjoy the description of the LSD trip. Sorry, but it was disappointing. " Read more of this review »
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