True Moxie

Two teens. Alone… in the woods. What could go wrong?

In a remote wilderness where the rain never stops and predators lurk just beyond the trail, can the determination of one seventeen-year-old girl save the lives of those she loves?

After a guide boat disaster, small-town Maia leads city-slicker Jack through the remote Pacific Northwest wilderness to summon rescue. But when the weather turns, they discover how deadly nature can be. Forced to unite, they struggle to reach help in time to save Maia’s injured father. And each other…

True Moxie takes you deep into the beauty and power of British Columbia’s old-growth forests. With non-stop action, endless hits by nature, family secrets, a tale of first love, and lives hanging in the balance, it’ll keep you up past your bedtime.

True Moxie is a work of fiction, but deals with many real issues including bullying, injury, and death. For more content warnings, please go to https://sylviabourgeois.com/content-warnings/ (But beware of spoilers!)

★★★★★
The characters illustrate the essence of small-town coastal living community spirit where everyone in town knows your business.

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★★★★★
I was drawn to the beautifully rugged old-growth forests and beaches of West Coast BC. What I found by the end was a journey highlighting the complex emotions we feel when faced with both death and survival.

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★★★★★
A page-turner with heart and compelling characters!

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