Linwood Barclay
Linwood Barclay is a Canadian author known for his thriller novels. He has written numerous bestsellers, including 'No Time for Goodbye' and 'Trust Your Eyes'. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a columnist for the Toronto Star.
Books
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1. No Time For Goodbye
The novel follows the story of Cynthia Bigge, who wakes up one morning as a teenager to find her entire family has vanished without a trace. Twenty-five years later, Cynthia is still haunted by their disappearance, and as she tries to uncover the truth, she begins receiving mysterious messages and experiencing unsettling events that suggest someone knows what happened to her family. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Cynthia uncovers dark secrets and faces dangerous threats, leading to a shocking revelation about her family's fate. The story is a gripping psychological thriller that explores themes of memory, identity, and the impact of the past on the present.
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2. Find You First
In this gripping thriller, a wealthy tech entrepreneur discovers he has a terminal illness and decides to track down the children he fathered through a sperm donation years ago. As he begins his search, he finds that someone else is also looking for them, but with deadly intentions. As the heirs start disappearing one by one, a race against time ensues to uncover the truth and protect those who are left. The narrative weaves through a web of secrets, greed, and betrayal, leading to a shocking revelation that challenges the boundaries of family and morality.
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3. Elevator Pitch
In a bustling New York City, a series of terrifying elevator accidents sends the city into a state of panic, as people fear for their lives every time they step into one of these vertical transports. As the death toll rises, a determined journalist, a seasoned detective, and a savvy mayoral aide join forces to uncover the sinister plot behind these seemingly random tragedies. Their investigation reveals a web of corruption, greed, and revenge, leading them to a shocking discovery that threatens to bring the city to its knees. With time running out, they must race against the clock to stop the mastermind before more lives are lost.
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4. The Lie Maker
In this gripping thriller, a young man finds himself entangled in a web of deception and danger as he takes on the unusual job of crafting new identities for people in the witness protection program. As he delves deeper into the world of lies and secrets, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens not only his life but also the lives of those he loves. With twists and turns at every corner, the story explores themes of trust, identity, and the lengths one will go to protect the truth.
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5. A Noise Downstairs
In this gripping psychological thriller, a college professor named Paul Davis becomes embroiled in a chilling mystery after surviving a brutal attack by a colleague. As he struggles to recover from the trauma, Paul is haunted by strange noises emanating from an old typewriter his wife bought him as a therapeutic gift. Convinced that the typewriter holds the key to uncovering a dark secret, Paul delves into a web of deception and danger, questioning his own sanity and the motives of those around him. The story unfolds with unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the truth behind the eerie sounds and the sinister past they conceal.
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6. Parting Shot
In a small town where secrets run deep, a young man becomes the target of a brutal online campaign after a tragic accident, leading to a series of events that unravel the community's hidden truths. As a private investigator delves into the mystery, he uncovers a web of revenge, deceit, and long-buried grudges, forcing everyone involved to confront their pasts. With tension mounting and danger lurking at every turn, the investigator must race against time to uncover the truth before it's too late, revealing that sometimes the most dangerous threats come from those closest to us.
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7. The Twenty Three
In a small town plagued by a series of mysterious deaths, the community is thrown into chaos as residents fall victim to a deadly toxin. As panic spreads, Detective Barry Duckworth races against time to uncover the truth behind the sinister plot threatening to wipe out the town. With the clock ticking and the body count rising, Duckworth must navigate a web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives to stop the killer before it's too late. Amidst the turmoil, personal and professional lives intertwine, revealing the dark underbelly of a seemingly idyllic community.
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8. Far From True
In a small town rocked by a drive-in movie theater explosion, a series of mysterious events unfold, intertwining the lives of its residents in unexpected ways. As private investigator Cal Weaver delves into the chaos, he uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and hidden agendas that threaten to unravel the community's fabric. With each revelation, the line between truth and deception blurs, leading to a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue where every character harbors a shadowy past and nothing is as it seems.
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9. Broken Promise
Set in the small town of Promise Falls, the story follows David Harwood, a recently unemployed journalist who returns to his hometown to find his cousin Marla in a troubling situation. Marla, still grieving the loss of her baby, is discovered with a child that isn't hers, claiming an "angel" left the baby on her doorstep. As David delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to unravel the fabric of the seemingly idyllic community. With a blend of suspense and intrigue, the narrative explores themes of trust, family, and the dark undercurrents that can exist beneath the surface of everyday life.
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10. A Tap On The Window
Set in a small town, the story follows private investigator Cal Weaver, who is grappling with the recent death of his son. One rainy night, Cal reluctantly gives a ride to a teenage girl named Claire, who mysteriously disappears shortly after. As he delves deeper into the case, Cal uncovers a web of secrets and lies that entangle the town's residents, revealing a dark underbelly of corruption and deceit. The investigation becomes personal as Cal navigates through a maze of danger, seeking justice and redemption while confronting his own grief and guilt.
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11. Take Your Breath Away
In this gripping psychological thriller, a man named Andrew Mason finds his life turned upside down when his wife, Brie, mysteriously disappears without a trace. Years later, just as Andrew is beginning to rebuild his life with a new partner, a woman who looks exactly like Brie appears, claiming to be his long-lost wife. As Andrew grapples with the shocking reappearance, he is thrust into a web of deceit, secrets, and danger, forcing him to confront the truth about what happened to Brie and the lengths people will go to protect their hidden pasts.
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12. Whistle
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