Author Barry Finlay
@bfinlay.bsky.social
Award-winning author of The Marcie Kane Thriller Collection, The Jake Scott Mystery Series and non-fiction books.
Shadows of Truth will be released Sept. 15. In the meantime, here’s a teaser.
September 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Shadows of Truth will be released Sept. 15. In the meantime, here’s a teaser.
What would your signature detective skill be?
🔎 Always spotting the smallest clue?
🗝️ Getting people to confess?
🖋️ Piecing together evidence no one else sees?
👣 Tracking the killer step by step?
Drop your answer below!
#MysteryReader #BookCommunity #ReadersLife #JustForFun #BookishQuestion
🔎 Always spotting the smallest clue?
🗝️ Getting people to confess?
🖋️ Piecing together evidence no one else sees?
👣 Tracking the killer step by step?
Drop your answer below!
#MysteryReader #BookCommunity #ReadersLife #JustForFun #BookishQuestion
July 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
What would your signature detective skill be?
🔎 Always spotting the smallest clue?
🗝️ Getting people to confess?
🖋️ Piecing together evidence no one else sees?
👣 Tracking the killer step by step?
Drop your answer below!
#MysteryReader #BookCommunity #ReadersLife #JustForFun #BookishQuestion
🔎 Always spotting the smallest clue?
🗝️ Getting people to confess?
🖋️ Piecing together evidence no one else sees?
👣 Tracking the killer step by step?
Drop your answer below!
#MysteryReader #BookCommunity #ReadersLife #JustForFun #BookishQuestion
Packed with suspense, twists, and unforgettable characters, The Secret Truth is a gripping mystery that will keep you hooked until the very last page.
AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 📚
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AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 📚
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February 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Packed with suspense, twists, and unforgettable characters, The Secret Truth is a gripping mystery that will keep you hooked until the very last page.
AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 📚
amzn.eu/d/0DSaHtB
AVAILABLE ON AMAZON 📚
amzn.eu/d/0DSaHtB
“Boom! The explosion rocked the bed and breakfast, flames swallowing the structure in seconds. Jake Scott knew something wasn't right. But what was the motive? Who was behind it?"
What do you think happens next? Drop your theories below! 👇
#MysteryBooks #ThrillerReaders #CrimeFiction #BookLover
What do you think happens next? Drop your theories below! 👇
#MysteryBooks #ThrillerReaders #CrimeFiction #BookLover
February 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
“Boom! The explosion rocked the bed and breakfast, flames swallowing the structure in seconds. Jake Scott knew something wasn't right. But what was the motive? Who was behind it?"
What do you think happens next? Drop your theories below! 👇
#MysteryBooks #ThrillerReaders #CrimeFiction #BookLover
What do you think happens next? Drop your theories below! 👇
#MysteryBooks #ThrillerReaders #CrimeFiction #BookLover
📢 Authors, how do you approach your writing process?
👉 Do you outline every scene, or do you dive in and let the story unfold?
👉 What has been the biggest challenge in your writing journey?
Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear how your creative process works! 👇
#amwriting
👉 Do you outline every scene, or do you dive in and let the story unfold?
👉 What has been the biggest challenge in your writing journey?
Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear how your creative process works! 👇
#amwriting
February 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
📢 Authors, how do you approach your writing process?
👉 Do you outline every scene, or do you dive in and let the story unfold?
👉 What has been the biggest challenge in your writing journey?
Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear how your creative process works! 👇
#amwriting
👉 Do you outline every scene, or do you dive in and let the story unfold?
👉 What has been the biggest challenge in your writing journey?
Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear how your creative process works! 👇
#amwriting
Jake Scott and Dani Perez are back, and this time, the stakes are higher than ever! If you could ask either of them one question about their latest case, what would it be? Drop your questions below! 👇"
#MysteryThriller #SuspenseLovers #JakeScottMysterySeries #CrimeFiction
#MysteryThriller #SuspenseLovers #JakeScottMysterySeries #CrimeFiction
February 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Jake Scott and Dani Perez are back, and this time, the stakes are higher than ever! If you could ask either of them one question about their latest case, what would it be? Drop your questions below! 👇"
#MysteryThriller #SuspenseLovers #JakeScottMysterySeries #CrimeFiction
#MysteryThriller #SuspenseLovers #JakeScottMysterySeries #CrimeFiction
A trailer for my latest Jake Scott mystery, The Secret Truth. Buy it now and enjoy the ride.
February 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A trailer for my latest Jake Scott mystery, The Secret Truth. Buy it now and enjoy the ride.
Looking forward to starting the book signing season at Indigo Innes in Orleans, Ontario, Canada today. Drop in and say hello if you’re in the area. #booksigning #myteries
February 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Looking forward to starting the book signing season at Indigo Innes in Orleans, Ontario, Canada today. Drop in and say hello if you’re in the area. #booksigning #myteries
Refreshed website at www.barry-finlay.com. Sign up for my newsletter in the News section while you’re there.
January 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Refreshed website at www.barry-finlay.com. Sign up for my newsletter in the News section while you’re there.
It’s book signing season again and I’m looking forward to getting started at Indigo Innes Orleans on February 1 from 12 a 3 pm.
January 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It’s book signing season again and I’m looking forward to getting started at Indigo Innes Orleans on February 1 from 12 a 3 pm.
A reader is enjoying a warm book on a cold evening. Photo by J. Mulligan.
December 23, 2024 at 12:01 AM
A reader is enjoying a warm book on a cold evening. Photo by J. Mulligan.
These must have fallen off a big Christmas tree!
December 18, 2024 at 5:54 PM
These must have fallen off a big Christmas tree!
Searching for Truth, Book One in the Jake Scott Mystery Series. Available on all platforms
December 18, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Searching for Truth, Book One in the Jake Scott Mystery Series. Available on all platforms
I’ll soon start working on the next Jake Scott mystery. It’s percolating. #author #jakescottmystery #canadianauthor
December 9, 2024 at 1:08 AM
I’ll soon start working on the next Jake Scott mystery. It’s percolating. #author #jakescottmystery #canadianauthor
The orchids are flourishing.
November 19, 2024 at 11:32 PM
The orchids are flourishing.
There’s nothing like a box full of new books. Check out my new #mystery, and third in the Jake Scott Mystery series, The Secret Truth, on Amazon.
November 19, 2024 at 1:20 PM
There’s nothing like a box full of new books. Check out my new #mystery, and third in the Jake Scott Mystery series, The Secret Truth, on Amazon.
For those in the #Ottawa, Canada area, mark your calendars for the launch of Karen Meades’ memoir, which I’m proud to say I authored. December 1 at Carmelito Cafe, Barrhaven, from 5 -7. Karen is the 3rd Canadian woman to complete the Four Deserts Ultramarathon series.
November 19, 2024 at 1:18 PM
For those in the #Ottawa, Canada area, mark your calendars for the launch of Karen Meades’ memoir, which I’m proud to say I authored. December 1 at Carmelito Cafe, Barrhaven, from 5 -7. Karen is the 3rd Canadian woman to complete the Four Deserts Ultramarathon series.
Always a pleasure to participate in and complete the #Canada Army Run. While the option is there to do it with 20,000 others, I opted for the virtual run again this year.
November 19, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Always a pleasure to participate in and complete the #Canada Army Run. While the option is there to do it with 20,000 others, I opted for the virtual run again this year.
Great day at the Cairine Christmas Craft Market in Orleans. Thanks to the repeat readers who came out for the next in the series and to all the new readers.
November 19, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Great day at the Cairine Christmas Craft Market in Orleans. Thanks to the repeat readers who came out for the next in the series and to all the new readers.
New to Blue Sky, I thought I would share exciting news about my inspirational book, Just Keep Climbing. Out of over 2000 total entries in the Page Turner Awards, it was short listed in the non-fiction category. I'm grateful to the eight people who willingly discussed their challenges for the book.
November 15, 2024 at 10:47 PM
New to Blue Sky, I thought I would share exciting news about my inspirational book, Just Keep Climbing. Out of over 2000 total entries in the Page Turner Awards, it was short listed in the non-fiction category. I'm grateful to the eight people who willingly discussed their challenges for the book.