Larry Dixon's Cabin
Media Kit & Press Resources
The Mystery of Tom Thomson Lives On
More than a century after the mysterious death of Canadian artist Tom Thomson in Algonquin Park, questions surrounding his final days continue to fascinate historians, researchers, and art lovers.
Larry Dixon's Cabin, a historical mystery novel by John Little and R.J. Anderson, brings a compelling fictional perspective to one of Canada's most enduring mysteries.
Drawing on decades of research, historical accounts, and the authors' own investigations, the novel moves between 1917 and 1977, exploring the people, circumstances, and unanswered questions surrounding Thomson's death.
For journalists, broadcasters, podcasters, booksellers, and event organizers, this page provides background information, author biographies, interview opportunities, and downloadable media resources.
The Story Behind the Book
A Mystery That Inspired Decades of Investigation
On July 8, 1917, Canadian artist Tom Thomson disappeared while canoeing on Canoe Lake in Ontario's Algonquin Park. His body was recovered eight days later, but the circumstances of his death have remained the subject of controversy and speculation for more than a century.
In the late 1980s, John Little and R.J. Anderson began their own investigation into the mystery. Their research took them to Algonquin Park, where they explored the waters of Canoe Lake, examined historical accounts, and consulted experienced Ontario Provincial Police homicide investigators.
What began as an effort to better understand the circumstances surrounding Thomson's death eventually evolved into a much larger creative undertaking.
The result is Larry Dixon's Cabin, a historical mystery novel that moves between two periods: the summer of 1917, when Thomson disappeared, and 1977, when fictional investigator Jeff O'Brian revisits the unanswered questions surrounding his death.
Blending documented historical events with fictional characters and imagined circumstances, the novel offers readers an opportunity to reconsider one of Canada's most enduring mysteries.
The historical research is real. The investigation within the novel is fictional. The mystery remains.
Meet the Authors
John Little & R.J. (Bob) Anderson
Larry Dixon's Cabin is the result of a decades-long collaboration between two Canadian writers united by a fascination with the mysterious death of Tom Thomson.
John Little
John Little is a Canadian author and researcher whose interest in the Tom Thomson mystery led to an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the artist's death.
Beginning in the late 1980s, Little worked alongside R.J. Anderson to examine historical records, explore Canoe Lake, and consult experienced homicide investigators.
Their research eventually provided the foundation for Larry Dixon's Cabin, a novel that combines historical evidence with fictional storytelling.
R.J. (Bob) Anderson
R.J. Anderson is a Canadian author and filmmaker based in Victoria, British Columbia.
His career in filmmaking and storytelling has included documentary productions exploring historical figures, ideas, and events.
In the late 1980s, Anderson joined John Little in investigating the circumstances surrounding Tom Thomson's death.
Decades later, that investigation inspired Larry Dixon's Cabin, bringing together Anderson's experience in visual storytelling and his longstanding interest in Canadian history.
Author Interviews
Both authors welcome opportunities to discuss Larry Dixon's Cabin, the historical research behind the novel, and the enduring mystery surrounding Tom Thomson.
Interview requests and media inquiries can be submitted through our Contact page
Media Resources & Downloads
Everything You Need to Feature Larry Dixon's Cabin
The following materials are available to journalists, broadcasters, podcasters, booksellers, and event organizers preparing articles, interviews, reviews, and promotional features about Larry Dixon's Cabin.
Resources include book cover artwork, author photographs, publication information, and background materials about the novel and the historical research that inspired it.
For additional information, interview requests, or review-copy inquiries, please use the Contact page
Suggested Interview Topics
The Story Behind the Mystery
John Little and R.J. (Bob) Anderson are available for interviews about Larry Dixon's Cabin, their decades-long investigation into the mysterious death of Tom Thomson, and the process of transforming historical research into a compelling novel.
Potential interview topics include:
What Really Happened to Tom Thomson? Exploring the unanswered questions surrounding the artist's mysterious death in Algonquin Park in July 1917.
Investigating Canoe Lake: How two writers embarked on their own investigation in the late 1980s, including underwater exploration and consultations with Ontario Provincial Police homicide investigators.
Fact, Fiction, and Historical Mystery: The challenges of weaving documented historical events into a fictional narrative while respecting the historical record.
The People Behind the Mystery: Exploring the relationships, personalities, and conflicting accounts that continue to fuel speculation about Thomson's final days.
Why Tom Thomson Still Fascinates Canadians: The artist's enduring cultural significance and why questions surrounding his death remain relevant more than a century later.
From Research to Publication: The decades-long journey that ultimately brought Larry Dixon's Cabin to readers.
Bringing Historical Fiction to Life Through Audio: The creation of the novel's Immersive Multi-Voice Audiobook™ edition.
Interview Requests
For interviews with John Little or R.J. Anderson, please make a request through the Contact page.
Interviews can be arranged for print, radio, television, podcasts, and online publications.
Reviews & Endorsements
What Readers and Critics Are Saying About Larry Dixon's Cabin
Larry Dixon's Cabin has attracted enthusiastic responses from readers interested in Canadian history, historical fiction, and the enduring mystery surrounding Tom Thomson's death.
Roy MacGregor — Author & Journalist
"John Little, along with R.J. Anderson, has taken a fictional look at the mystery, allowing them to speculate and imagine what has long been suspected and widely debated."
"The Tom Thomson mystery may never be fully solved, but this is as close as the court of public opinion can get."
— Roy MacGregor, award-winning Canadian journalist and author of Northern Light: The Enduring Mystery of Tom Thomson and the Woman Who Loved Him
Reader Reviews
Readers have praised the novel's historical setting, intriguing mystery, and exploration of the circumstances surrounding Thomson's death.
For additional reader feedback and reviews, visit the Reviews page.
Review Copies
Review copies of Larry Dixon's Cabin may be requested by journalists, established book reviewers, podcasters, and literary publications.
For review-copy requests, please make a request through the Contact page
Media Contact & Press Inquiries
Interested in Featuring Larry Dixon's Cabin?
We welcome inquiries from journalists, broadcasters, podcasters, book reviewers, booksellers, and event organizers interested in Larry Dixon's Cabin and the enduring mystery surrounding Tom Thomson's death.
For author interviews, review copies, media appearances, speaking engagements, or additional background information, please use our Contact Page.
Media Contact
R.J. (Bob) Anderson
Co-author, Larry Dixon's Cabin
Northern River Press
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
John Little, based in Bracebridge, Ontario, and R.J. Anderson, based in Victoria, British Columbia, are available for interviews by arrangement.
We look forward to hearing from you.