Heritage North Museum

The Deafening Sound of Sorrow (to be released October 16th, 2025), is a book researched and written by former Thompson resident Kathleen Ricard.

The Deafening Sound of Sorrow is a fictional novel inspired by the tragic events surrounding the abduction, rape, and murder of Kerrie Ann Brown in Thompson, Manitoba, on October 16, 1986. Rather than focusing on the collected evidence, theories, or potential suspects, the book highlights Kerrie, her friends, the memories they shared, and the profound impact her loss had on their lives.