Undaunted: Dark Tales of Courage Witnesses Through The Eyes of a Homicide Detective
About this ebook
When we think of the modern hero - the uncommon person - what stands out? Do those who perform optimally do so because they possess something unique that separates them from the rest? Can the secrets of their ability to perform in a crisis be learned?
Detective Dave Sweet and acclaimed author Susan Forest team up to answer those questions and more in this gripping read. Undaunted.
Through inspiring stories of extraordinary acts of strength and courage, Undaunted is a ride-along to the heights of the awe-inspiring, introducing readers to some of the most impressive individuals Dave has met throughout his 25 year career in law enforcement.
About the author
Detective Dave Sweet's career spans 25 impactful years in Canadian policing, encompassing various roles within high-stakes investigations. Starting as a patrol officer, Dave later ventured into undercover work and took charge of task forces targeting gangs and organized crime in Calgary. However, it was his 14.5-year tenure in the homicide unit that truly defined his investigative prowess, focusing on cases involving homicide, missing persons, and suspicious deaths.
His expertise in solving some of Canada’s most heinous crimes earned him recognition, with several of his high-profile investigations gaining national attention through documentaries like CBC's "The Detectives," Global Television's "Crime Beat," Investigative Discovery's "Murder Board' and the popular Netflix Series Unsolved Mysteries.
Dave's transition into authorship began with his debut book, "Skeletons in My Closet – 101 Lessons from a Homicide Detective," a collaboration with co-author Sarah Kades [2nd Edition Published by STARK in 2024]. Dave’s second book “Undaunted” with acclaimed author Susan Forest was released in July 2024 by STARK Publishing. Undaunted is the story of courage, highlighting the greatness Dave has found in people.
Throughout his policing career, Dave's contributions were acknowledged with prestigious awards, including the Chief's Award for Investigative Excellence (2017), the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal (2021), and the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022) which he earned because of his work to bring the very first safe surrender site for unwanted infants [Hopes Cradle] to Southern Alberta.
In October of 2023, Dave retired from policing and went on to start The Unconventional Classroom – an investigation and training agency which is bringing fresh new insights and perspectives into old school investigations and more.
Today, Dave lives by the mantra “love people” and his inner strength and mindfulness remains rooted from that perspective.
Dave's philosophy of "love people" serves as his guiding principle, shaping his inner strength and mindfulness—a perspective that influences his approach to investigations, writing, and life itself.
Susan Forest grew up in a family of mountaineers, canoeists, and skiers, and she loves adventure. She also loves the big ideas found in science fiction and fantasy, and finds fast-paced adventure stories a great place to explore how individuals grapple with complex moral decisions. Bursts of Fire, the Aurora-Award-winning first book in her Addicted to Heaven series (August, 2019, followed by Flights of Marigolds, 2020), confronts the issue of addictions in an epic fantasy world of intrigue and betrayal.
In addition, Susan is an award-winning author of over 25 short stories (Analog, Asimov's, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and more), and has appeared at many international writing conventions. Susan loves travel and has been known to dictate novels from the back of her husband's motorcycle. http://addictedtoheaven.com/
