The characters of Moccasin Square GardensWhile this is Van Camp's most hilarious short story collection, it's also haunted by the lurking presence of the Wheetago, human-devouring monsters of legend that have returned due to global warming and the greed of humanity. The stories in Moccasin Square GardensTo counteract this darkness, Van Camp weaves a funny and loving portrayal of the Tli¿cho¿ Dene and other communities of the North, drawing from oral history techniques to perfectly capture the character and texture of everyday small-town life. 'Moccasin Square Gardens' is the nickname of a dance hall in the town of Fort Smith that serves as a meeting place for a small but diverse community. In the same way, the collection functions as a meeting place for an assortment of characters, from shamans and time-travelling goddess warriors to pop-culture-obsessed pencil pushers, to con artists, archivists and men who just need to grow up, all seeking some form of connection.