The Carnivore

Set against the backdrop of the 1954 Hurricane Hazel in Toronto, this story follows young cop Ray Townes, who becomes a local hero amid the chaos, and his wife Mary, a nurse caught up in the storm’s aftermath. As years pass, both grapple with their memories of that harrowing night, which are brought back to light when a journalist seeks the truth decades later. The narrative explores themes of heroism, doubt, and the lasting impact of a traumatic event.