Latest Release — 2026

Penguin
Hunter

A sweeping tale of sacrifice, survival, and the people of Newfoundland's wild interior

Joe Cross is the mighty Penguin Hunter — proud, relentless, and willing to sacrifice everything for his trade. As penguin numbers plummet and his world unravels, a desperate journey into Newfoundland's heart leads him to the reclusive Beothuk — and a truth that forces him to question everything.

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Penguin Hunter by John W. Goodland
John W. Goodland

The Author

John W.
Goodland

John W. Goodland lives in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with his wife and three teenage children. An avid reader of westerns and historical fiction since he was a young lad, the rich history of his home Province provided the inspiration to launch his own storytelling journey. As a full-time employee, husband, and Dad, writing is a side hobby that occurs whenever time permits — and the results speak for themselves.

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The Siege of Carbonear Island Buy on Amazon
The Siege of Carbonear Island
Historical Fiction
Saving Maria Lindsey Buy on Amazon
Saving Maria Lindsey
Historical Fiction
Rogues and Waves Buy on Amazon
Rogues & Waves: A Northern Bay Disaster
Historical Fiction
Estate Secrets Buy on Amazon
Estate Secrets
Historical Fiction
Pelter Family Ties Buy on Amazon
Pelter Family Ties
Historical Fiction · Book 2 in Series
Penguin Hunter Buy on Amazon
Penguin Hunter
Historical Fiction · Latest Release

"The rich history of Newfoundland and Labrador provided the inspiration — a land of fog and sea-spray, of courage and forgotten stories waiting to be told."

— John W. Goodland

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