Quotes by Michael Crummey

“ Levi's motives were never quite as obvious. There was an Old Testament ruthlessness about him, Shambler thought, something inscrutably tribal at the root. “

-Michael Crummey-

Levi's motives were never quite as obvious. There was an Old Testament ruthlessness about him, Shambler thought, something inscrutably tribal at the root.

He was struck by the sensation she'd made it happen in some way, that his life was simply a story the old woman was making up in her head.

Mary Tryphena said, It's the only thing the world gives us, you know. The right to say yes or no to love.

From what I have seen of the world, Reverend, motherhood is a certainty, but fatherhood is a subject of debate.

He wasn't a religious man but a vision of what Paradise might be came to him, a windowed room afloat on an endless sea, walls packed floor to ceiling with all the books ever written or dreamed of.

A body must bear what can't be helped.

Introducing Michael Crummey

Michael Crummey is a Canadian writer known for his evocative storytelling that captures the rugged landscapes and rich histories of Newfoundland and Labrador. Born in 1965 in Buchans, Newfoundland, Crummey has made a name for himself as a poet and novelist, drawing inspiration from the maritime culture and folklore of his home province. He studied at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he developed a passion for literature and creative writing. Crummey's novels, such as River Thieves (2001), The Wreckage (2005), Galore (2009), and The Innocents (2019), have been widely acclaimed for their lyrical prose and deep exploration of human resilience and survival. His works often blend historical fiction with magical realism, weaving narratives that highlight the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people.