Sucker Falls
A Novel
$49.80
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2026
Summary
From the author of Cold and Motorcycles & Sweetgrass, a razor-sharp and darkly funny tale of ambition, greed, and Indigenous sovereignty—where the biggest gamble isn’t at the tables, but in the human heart.
Welcome to Sucker Falls—Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.
Ladybug LaFlesche is a hurricane of a woman—a powerfully persuasive con artist plowing through people, places, and even her two sons, Donnie and Reeper, if necessary. On the run with…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780771003059 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0771003056 |
| Author: | Drew Hayden Taylor |
| Publisher: | McClelland & Stewart Inc. |
| Imprint: | McClelland & Stewart Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 313g |
| Dimensions: | 142mm x 209mm |
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Critics Review
Advance praise for Sucker Falls
“I wanna tell you about a ladybug that bends wills with her words.
Who manipulates political language in a way that you’re not sure you’ve heard,
Until a casino is built and mineral rights transferred.
I wanna tell you about Sucker Falls, and how by reading this book you’ll be enthralled,
Of the tale of a family often on the run,
Who wander into some Bay Street diamond boys looking for fun.
Everyone thinks that they’re gonna get rich,
But the suckers have left and it all goes to shit.
I wanna tell you that I will play.
Once you pick up this book, you’ll not stay away.”
—Conor Kerr, author of Prairie Edge
“Drew Hayden Taylor is a prolific, thoughtful, and gifted storyteller who just keeps getting better, book after book. In Sucker Falls, Taylor spins a wild, hilarious roller coaster of a caper that had me turning the pages at breakneck speed while casting the movie in my mind. You’ll never forget the ambitious Ladybug LaFlesche as she subverts convention—and all the rules—in realizing her dream, while staying one step ahead of police. Drew Hayden Taylor has done it again.”
—Terry Fallis, two-time winner of the Leacock Medal for Humour
Drew Hayden Taylor
Drew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway author from Curve Lake First Nations in Ontario. He has had a diverse career, including stand-up comedy performances and serving as Artistic Director for Native Earth Performing Arts.
He is an award-winning playwright with over 100 productions of his work. As a journalist and columnist, he has been a regular contributor to various Canadian newspapers, magazines, and news networks. Taylor has also written short stories, novels, and television scripts.
He has worked on over 20 documentaries exploring the Native experience, including the popular Searching for Winnetou. His documentary series Going Native on APTN is in its third year. Taylor is the author of 35 books and continues to explore new creative avenues.
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