"This complex story is full of looming moral questions and interesting plot twists.  The Crackerjacks is an engrossing page-turner by mine operator, maritime enthusiast, and photographer Mike Dupont.  The novel deftly illustrates how one questionable decision can lead to much future trouble."
- Clarion forward

"The novel painstakingly details the process as the original trio take out the gold, which provides a notable precursor to the ultimate collapse of the careful scheme... The ending wraps up everything in a nice bow, but Dupont makes it abundantly clear that greed doesn't lead to a happy resolution for everyone.  A noteworthy, delightful tale of a deceptively complicated plan..."
- Kirkus Review  

crack·er·jack  /ˈkrakərˌjak/
n. a person or thing that shows marked ability or excellence.

The Knoxgold mining company has cheated Joe McDonald and his crew out of their hard-earned bonus, and there's nothing that they can do about it... until they discover an unknown gold-vein deep inside the mine.  Together, they devise a plan to get it past security.  The Crackerjacks are mining experts, but do they have what it takes to deal with the world of illicit gold trading?

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What readers are saying:

"I must say my social life was ruined for two days.  I couldn't put the book down until finished.  I thought it was awesome."
           Guy L.

"Very good read! The story has interesting twists and is unpredictable. I love how the story comes together at the end. Looking forward to the next book."
          Lise Lajeunesse

"This book was so full of action, I never wanted to set it down. What a great read!"
​          Becky Langton

About the Author

Mike Dupont has an uninhibited zest for life and learning.  He holds a Geology Technician Diploma, is a Master of Photographic Arts, an accomplished yacht captain and a helicopter pilot.  He kite-boards, windsurfs, golfs, scuba-dives, paints, plays the guitar, and enjoys Arts & Sports.  He wrote this book while working in a mine in Nunavik, in the far north.  Mike loves to travel and appreciates spending a few months every winter in the tropics with his wife.  The rest of the time they live in Ottawa, Ontario close to their children and grandchildren.

Mike's Motto:  "You only live once... Make it Count!"

Visit Mike's gallery of photos at www.dupontphotography.com

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