A stranger. A miracle. A girl who won’t stop asking why.
Set on the North American frontier in the late 1800s, Crazy Farm follows Claudette Meyer — a young woman who refuses to accept an easy answer when everyone around her has stopped asking questions.
“From the very beginning, the story pulls you into a gritty and fascinating world filled with mystery, hardship, ambition, and difficult choices. Claudette is a strong and memorable character — intelligent, determined, and easy to root for. If you enjoy stories with strong characters, emotional depth, and unexpected twists, I would definitely recommend Crazy Farm.”
“Crazy Farm is an engaging and fast-paced read that keeps you hooked from the beginning to end. The story stands out for its unpredictable plot and strong sense of tension making it hard to put down! It is suspenseful while also giving the reader moments to connect with the characters on a personal level. I highly recommend!”
“WOAH! What a phenomenal debut book from this author. Like nothing I’ve read before. Couldn’t put it down. Kept me on the edge of my seat to the end. Love a strong female main character. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to read his next book.”
“What a crazy adventure! This debut novel drew me into a dark and magical world full of fast-paced action and well-developed characters. I particularly liked the slimy “Washus Black” character and his likeness to certain real life villains. Overall, it was an entertaining read from start to finish.”
“Great story and awesome characters! The writing is tremendous. There is a real clarity of voice for the characters. You can really get into their personalities. It makes the book come alive. I really enjoyed it.”
“Crazy Farm is a really original story with a strong main character and a lot of heart. It’s quirky, creative, and easy to get pulled into. A great debut novel by Adrian Barek.”
Set in the late 1800s on the North American frontier, Crazy Farm is the story of the Meyer family — hardworking, proud, and suddenly very rich. When a stranger’s miracle manure turns their struggling farm into an overnight sensation, most of the family is happy to enjoy the windfall. Claudette isn’t most people.
A gripping adventure about a young woman who refuses to stop asking questions when everyone around her has stopped caring about the answers. For readers who love True Grit, Animal Farm, and stories where the protagonist earns every inch of the truth.
Adrian Barek grew up on a sailboat his father built, has lived in Canada, Czechia, and Costa Rica, and has visited over forty countries. Somehow he still found time to write a book.
Crazy Farm started as a bedtime story he made up for his eldest daughter. Five years later — after countless late nights, rink-side scribbles, and walks in the woods mulling maple syrup and frontier history — it became this.
When he’s not writing, Adrian coaches hockey, runs creative storytelling projects with local kids, and is a dedicated husband and father of three. He is based in Ontario, Canada.
Adrian on LinkedIn →New chapters dropping on Substack.
Plus behind-the-scenes from the writing life. No spam. No miracle manure.
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| Region | Book | Shipping | Total (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $35 | $10 | $45 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $35 | $22 | $57 |
| 🌍 International | $35 | $35 | $70 |