Down in the Flood by Sheldon Birnie

"Down in the Flood" is the story of a man who is rapidly becoming lost in a sea of women, whisky, and bad weather. Set in the Canadian West, the story follows the narrator though a season of torrential rain and personal tribulation. With a colourful cast of characters along for the ride, "Down in the Flood" is a frank examination of alcoholism, friendship, love, and bad weather.