Author: Monique Ferguson
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The Investigators
When I first started digging into trafficking for Trafficked Secrets, one thing became clear fast: the reality of Canadian investigations looks nothing like TV. There’s no single “elite squad” working around the clock with unlimited resources. In Canada, cases are handled through a patchwork of local police, provincial forces, and the RCMP. And that patchwork…
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Happy Friday! And sorry in advance — this one’s a little long, but it’s a big one.
When I started writing, I honestly didn’t think I’d ever be able to turn it into anything real. I’ve loved stories my whole life — I probably wrote over 300 of them that never made it out of the garbage. And growing up, I was the kid people overlooked. Some teachers genuinely told me I…
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If you don’t see the patterns, you miss the danger
One of the hardest truths I learned while researching trafficking is this: traffickers don’t choose victims at random. They look for vulnerabilities. Weak spots. Cracks in the armor. And once you know what those patterns are, it’s hard not to see them everywhere. Some victims come from unstable homes. Some are in foster care, bouncing…
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What Trafficking Really Looks Like
When you hear the word trafficking, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s a dramatic movie scene: a stranger snatching a girl off the street, a van door slamming shut, a terrifying chase. And yes that kind of abduction does happen. But it’s not the full picture. Not even close. The reality is quieter.…
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Case OG – Trafficked Secrets
Every series has an origin story. This was mine. As I sit here reflecting or maybe just procrastinating—while I should be editing the fourth installment of Blake & Turner, I want to take you back to where it all began. The first case. The first obsession. Yes, Trafficked Secrets. And yes, let’s pause and gasp…
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The Untapped World of Canadian Thrillers
We’ve got Reacher, Bosch, Bourne—and sure, I’ll even throw Bond in there. But you know what’s missing? A woman. Yes, I said it. We are missing a woman at the center of these high-octane thrillers. And not only that—thrillers are stuffed with the FBI, CIA, MI5. But where’s CSIS? Where’s Canada? Canadians always seem to…
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Hello crime thriller junkies,
I’ve got something exciting (and a little terrifying) to share — I’ve officially launched my author newsletter. Why terrifying? Because setting it up took every ounce of patience I had (two days, three coffees, and a few tears later…). But it’s live, it’s real, and it’s the first step toward building a direct connection with…
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Meet the Character: Reese Falcon
The Woman You’ve Been Waiting For Meet our very first CSIS agent: Reese Falcon. In the world of high-stakes intelligence, Reese Falcon walks the razor’s edge between control and chaos.She’s not your typical crime fiction heroine—and that’s exactly the point. Who Is Reese Falcon? Reese is a CSIS Intelligence Officer specializing in counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and…
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Honoring the Women Who Paved the Way: A Reflection on International Women’s Day
As I sit here working, I can’t help but feel immense appreciation for the strong women who came before me. I sit in privilege, and yet I still face challenges—challenges that are not without the greater sacrifices my elders have faced and conquered. It is because of strong women like Nellie McClung, Thérèse Casgrain, and…
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Meet Reese Falcon: The Relentless CSIS Agent in My Upcoming Thriller
Some operatives chase criminals. Others chase shadows. Reese Falcon does both. I’m deep in the writing trenches, crafting a high-octane thriller featuring a protagonist who plays by her own rules—Reese Falcon, a CSIS Intelligence Officer specializing in counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cybersecurity, and organized crime. She doesn’t carry a badge. She doesn’t make arrests. She infiltrates, deciphers,…
M. A. Ferguson 