Cold Chaos

"Cold Chaos, Stories from a North" is Nathalie Guilbeault’s debut collection of short stories set in northern Quebec, drawing on her own experiences of life in that remote landscape. The collection features fourteen stories that explore themes of loss, love, and coming-of-age through a mix of humor, darkness, and tragedy, creating a rich and interconnected narrative. Blurring the lines between memory and imagination, Guilbeault’s auto-fictive storytelling offers a compelling glimpse into the emotional and physical realities of life north of the 49th parallel.