About the Author

Don Levers

True crime, Canadian history, and stories worth keeping.
Don Levers
Photograph courtesy of Grant Cree Media. Taken on location, courtesy of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Edmonton.
"I write the kind of books I'd want to read myself — stories rooted in real places, real people, and a sense of how close we all are to the moments that change everything."

Born in Vancouver, Don Levers is the author of the bestselling children's book Ogopogo: the Misunderstood Lake Monster. In 2017, Don was recognized as an up-and-coming author by the Vancouver Public Library for his heist-inspired novel Loot for the Taking. His passion for storytelling and history also led to Our Fathers' Footsteps (Stories of WWII Veterans' What If Moments), created after a pilgrimage to Normandy. His latest book, The (Almost) Perfect Heist, returns to the world of true crime — chronicling the 1977 Vancouver Safety Deposit Vaults robbery that nearly got away. Today, Don and his wife make their home outside Edmonton.

Born
Vancouver, British Columbia
Lives
Outside Edmonton, Alberta
Notable
Vancouver Public Library — up-and-coming author (2017)
Latest
The (Almost) Perfect Heist (2026)
Speaking
Available for bookstore readings, library talks, podcasts & media

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