REVIEWS
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
Readers have been drawn into the mystery of Canoe Lake, the intertwined stories of 1917 and 1977, and the enduring questions surrounding the death of Tom Thomson.
“The Tom Thomson mystery may never be fully solved, but this is as close as the court of public opinion can get.”
— Roy MacGregor
★★★★★
A COMPLETE PUZZLE
“Where IS the wreck of the Titanic? What happened to the Romanov family? How DID Tom Thompson die? The treasures at Oak Island.
Those were some of the mysteries of my youth that parents and teachers told me would never be solved.
But over the decades, curiosity, perseverance, and research has shed new light on old tales.
And thanks to 'Larry Dixon's Cabin: A Tom Thomson Mystery,' co-authored by John Little and R.J. (Bob) Anderson, the puzzle of the death of Tom Thompson has some resolution.
This warm, well-written book takes the reader on a journey of revelations.
A satisfying read of what happened to Tom Thompson and the ensuing mystery.
Perhaps Little and Anderson should head to Oak Island and complete that old puzzle.”
— Blair Stone. September 18, 2026
Amazon.ca
★★★★★
A GREAT READ
“Based on both fact and fiction, the descriptions are vivid and I felt immersed in their daily lives in their beautiful and often peaceful surroundings. I highly recommend this book. It is a great read and leaves me wanting to research more about the cast of characters and the untimely death of Mr. Thomson.”
— Carole L., Ottawa, Ontario June 4/2026
Amazon.ca
★★★★★
A GEM OF A BOOK!
“It had everything needed for a thrilling page turner and more. The characters were vivid and engaging. The research that was completed was evident on every single page. I could see the story, the vistas and the artwork as though I was there IRL.”
— MFitz August 14/2026
Amazon.ca
★★★★★
WHAT A PAINTING CAN CONJURE
“These two storylines allow the reader to move between time periods, ultimately coming together in a manner that examines this fascinating Canadian mystery from multiple angles while honouring Thomson’s legacy with historical fiction and thoughtful storytelling.”
— Kent Laforme, Victoria, British Columbia. March 2/2026
Reader Review
★★★★★
WICKED SMART
“Two interesting timelines? Tom Thomson? A mystery? I’m all in! I was eager to read this novel, and it did not disappoint. Well researched, well written and suspenseful, the characters and setting just come alive: I was there on the train to Huntsville, having dinner at Mowat Lodge, paddling on Canoe Lake, and oh those paintings!
This is a must read for art and history buffs and anyone looking for a twisty mystery with well crafted characters, a vivid setting and a compelling plot. It’s a great read!”
— Sue Morris, Muskoka, Ontario January 24/2026
Reader Review
DISCOVER THE STORY FOR YOURSELF
Two timelines. A century-old mystery. And a question that has fascinated Canadians for generations.
Discover Larry Dixon’s Cabin and decide for yourself what may have happened to Tom Thomson at Canoe Lake in 1917.