About

Linwood Barclay

Linwood Barclay is a bestselling Canadian author of suspense and thriller novels. Born in New York City in 1955, he grew up in Toronto. After working as a journalist and editor for several newspapers, Barclay turned to writing full-time in the early 2000s. His debut novel, "No Time for Goodbye," published in 2007, became a critical and commercial success, launching a prolific career. Barclay's novels are known for their fast-paced plots, relatable characters, and unexpected twists. He has published over 20 books, including "Fear the Worst," "Trust Your Eyes," and "Find You First." His work has been translated into more than 30 languages. Barclay has received numerous awards, including the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Novel and the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Original Paperback Novel. His novels have also been adapted into television series, such as "No Time for Goodbye" (2014) and "Trust Your Eyes" (2018). Barclay's writing is praised for its suspenseful storytelling, gripping characters, and thought-provoking themes. He has established himself as a master of the suspense genre, consistently delivering highly entertaining and thought-provoking thrillers.

Book Series by Linwood Barclay

Linwood Barclay Other Novels

Too Close to Home

2008

Fear the Worst

2009

Never Look Away

2010

Trust Your Eyes

2011

The Accident

2011

A Tap on the Window

2013

A Noise Downstairs

2018

Elevator Pitch

2019

Find You First

2021

Take Your Breath Away

2022

Look Both Ways

2022

The Lie Maker

2023

I Will Ruin You

2024

Promise Falls Series

Broken Promise

2015

Final Assignment (Short Story)

2015

Far From True

2016

The Twenty-Three

2016

Parting Shot

2017

No Time For Goodbye Series

No Time for Goodbye

2007

No Safe House

2014

Zack Walker Series

Bad Move

2004

Bad Guys

2005

Bad Luck / Lone Wolf

2006

Bad News / Stone Rain

2007

Keisha Ceylon Series

Never Saw It Coming

2010

Clouded Vision

2010

Chase Series

Chase

2017

Escape

2018

Linwood Barclay Short Stories/Novellas

Pit Stop: Sean Reilly vs. Glen Garber (Short Story) ( With: Raymond Khoury)

2015

Jacket Man (Short Story)

2016

Linwood Barclay Non-Fiction Books

Father Knows Zilch: A Guide for Dumbfounded Dads

1996

Mike Harris Made Me Eat My Dog

1998

This House is Nuts: Surviving the Absurdities of Everyday Life

1998

Last Resort : A Memoir

2000

Ford AbomiNation

2019

Linwood Barclay Anthologies

Suspense Magazine September 2012

2012

FaceOff

2014

Nothing Good Happens After Midnight

2020

Cold Canadian Crime

2022

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