Date of Birth: March 22, 1955
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Linwood Barclay is a renowned Canadian author and former columnist, best known for his gripping thriller novels that have captivated readers worldwide. Born in the United States, Barclay moved to Canada with his family when he was just four years old. He developed an early interest in writing, which was further fueled by his father’s work as a commercial artist and cartoonist. Barclay pursued an English degree at Trent University in Ontario, and after graduation, he embarked on a career in journalism, eventually becoming a popular columnist for the Toronto Star. Barclay’s transition from journalism to fiction writing began with humor and satire, but he soon found his true calling in the thriller genre. His breakout novel, “No Time for Goodbye,” published in 2007, became an international bestseller and established him as a master storyteller. Since then, Barclay has penned numerous bestsellers, including “Trust Your Eyes,” “A Noise Downstairs,” and the “Promise Falls” trilogy. His books have been translated into multiple languages, and several have been optioned for film and television adaptations.
5 Interesting Facts about Linwood Barclay
1. Linwood Barclay’s novel “No Time for Goodbye” was the fastest-selling novel in the UK in 2008.
2. Before becoming a full-time author, Barclay worked as a columnist for the Toronto Star for over two decades.
3. He has written over 20 novels, many of which have been translated into more than 30 languages.
4. Barclay’s “Trust Your Eyes” was optioned by Warner Bros. for a film adaptation.
5. Linwood Barclay was awarded the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel in 2009 for “Too Close to Home.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Linwood Barclay
1. “There are no secrets that time does not reveal.”
2. “The best way to keep a secret is to pretend there isn’t one.”
3. “Everybody has a story. You just have to listen.”
4. “In every crime, there is a motive. In every motive, there is a story.”
5. “The past is never really gone. It’s just waiting for us to stumble back into it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Linwood Barclay’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Linwood Barclay has two children, a son named Spencer and a daughter named Paige.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://www.linwoodbarclay.com
2. [Biography on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17001.Linwood_Barclay
3. [Interview with Linwood Barclay](https://www.thrillerwriters.org/2021/05/linwood-barclay.html
4. [Linwood Barclay on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2970838/
5. [Toronto Star Column Archive](https://www.thestar.com/authors.barclay_linwood.html
