The Lesser Blessed

In Richard Van Camp's debut novel, The Lesser Blessed, the story follows Larry, a Dogrib Indian teenager navigating life in the small northern town of Fort Simmer. With a penchant for heavy metal and a crush on the local high school girl, Larry's journey is a blend of humor and poignant struggles as he confronts a challenging past marked by trauma and adversity. Through his friendship with Johnny, a Metis newcomer, Larry begins to grapple with his memories and look towards the future, offering a unique perspective on growing up as a young Native man.