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Lyle Nicholson

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Lyle Nicholson was born in British Columbia Canada. His is the youngest of three sons born to a father who was a cook and mother who was a waitress.

His father, who died when Lyle was 15, was a story teller, something that Lyle adopted at an early age. His life would lead him to travels in Europe, then 5 years in a Monastery. He found he was not a good Monk, as poverty was easy - it was the chastity and obedience that was a stumbling block.

He left the Monastery in 1979, and met and married his wife in 1982. He would spend a few years working for companies, getting fired, starting business's that failed, until he finally started a sales agency that was a success. Lyle retired in 2011.

Retirement didn't work well for Lyle. His mind wanted to ex
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Lyle Nicholson Hi Maureen, sorry, I only just saw this. People like to read Polar Bear Dawn first, then Pipeline Killers, Climate Killers and then Caught in the Cros…moreHi Maureen, sorry, I only just saw this. People like to read Polar Bear Dawn first, then Pipeline Killers, Climate Killers and then Caught in the Crossfire. The prequel, Blackwolf Rising can be read at any time as well as Treading Darkness. Thanks for asking, I'll try to monitor my correspondence more often, I've been busy writing my next book.(less)
Lyle Nicholson Hi Andrew. Thanks for letting me know about Brodrick. I've often thought of writing a series on a Monk Detective. I will check out The Silent Ones.

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Hi Andrew. Thanks for letting me know about Brodrick. I've often thought of writing a series on a Monk Detective. I will check out The Silent Ones.

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Retiring to Cyberspace. The road less traveled.

I am a retiree. At least that’s what I’m called now. I left my occupation as a sales agent seven years ago.


I was in fact, a face to face and on the phone kind of guy, that’s what I did. I’d call you, make an appointment and show you my wares. I traveled from my home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Alaska, Houston, Texas, and Scotland.


All the time with my wares, my laptop, and my spiel. We salesme

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“Sticky sugar and coffee were a momentary solace.”
― Lyle Nicholson, Polar Bear Dawn

“The Polar Bear Walked miles from the shores of the Beaufort Sea to the Arctic Oil Camp. Seals had become scarce with the thinning sea ice. Hunger pushed him inland. After marching across the windswept January snow, he arrived at the camp on the second day.”
― Lyle Nicholson, Polar Bear Dawn

“The dreams were too much. Being awake was easier.”
― Lyle Nicholson, Polar Bear Dawn

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