Wendy Bertsch

Wendy Bertsch is a Canadian author—a pragmatic optimist with rather eclectic interests and a pervasive sense of humour.

Toronto born and bred, she lives by the lake with a motley array of dogs and a cat, in a comfortable old house filled with books. Over a thousand books. Books in every nook and cranny.

Her first book, Once More, From the Beginning, highlights the women in the bible. It's about time! And believe me, they see things quite differently.

And in Dodging Shells, you'll meet the irrepressible Tommy, as he fights his way through Italy in World War II.

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• The Tuzla Run on Dec. 17, 2010
  
  Even readers like myself who don’t seek out action thrillers will love this book about a convoy making a dangerous run through war-torn Bosnia. There’s excitement enough for anyone, right from the beginning, but the focus on the intriguing characters adds great dimension to the story of a dangerous episode I, for one, had never given much thought to. Davidson’s personal experience allows him to weave a compelling tale that pulls us into the action and confronts us with a cast of characters that most of us would take pains to avoid in real life. And he has the skill to draw from us a grudging respect for some of those characters. But not all. Oh, definitely not all! We’re gripped by the tension between the two major players, and this dynamic does not fail us to the very end . . . which I loved!
  
• The Pict on Feb. 11, 2011
  
  This beautifully written book tells the story of the warrior Calach, first among equals, who led the wily and indomitable Picts against the invading Roman Legions. His nobility of spirit and deep love for his warrior wife add depth to gripping descriptions of the guerrilla raids and battles waged by the Picts in their efforts to keep their people free. I enjoyed this inspiring account of a little-known time in history, riveting for all historical fiction readers, and certainly a must-read for all Scots!
  
• No Roads Lead to Rome on Aug. 07, 2011
  
  This tongue-in-cheek adventure chases a Roman centurion and his Jewish conscript through Spain in a delightfully ridiculous effort to successfully complete what he hopes is his last mission. All he wants is to retire comfortably . . . to Rome. The action bounces back and forth between Valerius the Centurion and the decadent governor he serves. There are a few places where blocks of time appear to have been misplaced, but the missing transitions just keep us stumbling along like the faulty paving stones under the Centurion’s feet, doing the story no harm at all and reinforcing the rollicking pace. It brought to mind Don Quixote, with its wry humor. I’m not a big fan of farce (Don Quixote itself has never been a favorite of mine), but it’s presented here with such an insouciant touch that I enjoyed it right to the last irresistible image in its final line.
  
• Deception on Oct. 30, 2011
  
  What a wonderful surprise! Here's a fascinating short story to enjoy over coffee (I just did). Sensitively written, and with a terrific ending. You won't see it coming! Davidson is an author worth following.
  
• The Stainless Steel Coffin on April 16, 2012
  
  You don't have to be familiar with the industry to appreciate the humour in this anecdote. Fortunately, mankind displays enough quirks to keep all businesspeople from getting too complacent, and the pragmatic solution to this particular dilemma is sure to improve your day. The author has combined the knowledge of an insider with skilfully built suspense and a wry sense of the ridiculous.