About the Book "She went to Dr. Coombs, stood looking down at him, ´Who´s the hyena now, doctor?´ she asked, prodding him in the ribs with her toe, ´Not to alarm you, but I see the day coming when hyenas will be in control. You´ll look out your window and there´ll be nothing but hyenas. If things keep on the way they are, the streets will be full of them. Hyenas in every direction, as far as the eye can see. How´s that grab you?´" Come meet Lord Alfred, King Tut, spaceman Guthrie, Effie, Daisy, Petronella, chief Randy, Ms. Suderman, Ms. Culpepper and nurse Bellingham.

About the Author Since graduating from the University of Manitoba, and a year in Paris studying at the Sorbonne, Bill has been a forester, arctic weatherman, immigration officer, and school teacher. He lives in Thunder Bay, selling his books and scenic photography at Fireweed Crafts Inc. His short fiction has appeared in "Geist Magazine" and "Prairie Fire." Recent books include: Oscar (2011), Brandy and Summer Wine (2011), Voyage of the Pelican (2010), Lamplight (2010), Sirens (2009), The Quarry (2008), Shadows at Sunset (2007), Ruby´s Last Ride and other stories (2007),Close the Door Softly and other stories (2007), Ruby´s Last Ride and other stories (2007), A House in the Country (2007), Through a Dark Cloud Shining (2006), Catwalk: a feline odyssey (2006), Barnabus Snug Harbour (2006), Soothsayer (2006), The Holly Tree (2005), Stinging Nettles (2005), Christmas Eve at Silver Islet (2004), Vive Zigoto (2004), Daughters of the Sun / Filles du soleil (2003), Hyenas in the Streets (2003), Goodbye Picadilly (2002), Patagonian Odyssey! (2001), Home Before Dark (2001), and The Great Millennium Mount Everest Cat Expedition (2000).