Linwood Barclay is a New York Times bestselling author with over twenty novels to his credit. Born in the United States in 1955, his family moved to Canada when he was nearly four years old, and he has remained there since. His career began with a three-decade-long stint in newspapers before he fully transitioned to writing thrillers.

Barclay's books have been translated into more than two dozen languages, selling millions of copies worldwide. His acclaimed works include No Time for Goodbye, Trust Your Eyes, and A Noise Downstairs. Stephen King counts among his fans, and many of Barclay's books have been optioned for film and TV adaptations.

He gained fame with his thriller series beginning with Bad Move, featuring Zack Walker, followed by stand-alone thriller No Time for Goodbye, which became an international sensation.

Barclay's work is not just limited to adult novels; he has written two novels for children, starring a computer-enhanced dog named Chipper, and has contributed screenplays to the film industry.

Barclay holds an English literature degree from Trent University and is an alumnus of notable mentors such as Margaret Laurence and Ross Macdonald. He lives near Toronto with his wife, Neetha, and they have two grown children.

His journey from running a cottage resort to becoming one of Canada's most popular authors is a testament to his enduring passion for storytelling.