Linwood Barclay
@linwoodbarclay.bsky.social
Writer, former trailer park operator
Out today! The Italian edition of Whistle! Woo woo!
November 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Out today! The Italian edition of Whistle! Woo woo!
Good morning, Toronto.
October 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Good morning, Toronto.
If you love horror fiction and are anywhere in Southern Ontario, you're going to want to make it to one of these three events. I can't wait.
October 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
If you love horror fiction and are anywhere in Southern Ontario, you're going to want to make it to one of these three events. I can't wait.
Someone you might know is Indigo's Author of the Month, and his books are 25 per cent off. Not 25 per cent shorter. Books remain the original length.
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/...
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/...
July 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Someone you might know is Indigo's Author of the Month, and his books are 25 per cent off. Not 25 per cent shorter. Books remain the original length.
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/...
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/...
I might not agree with everything the WSJ says, but I am willing to make an exception.
July 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I might not agree with everything the WSJ says, but I am willing to make an exception.
Just got my hands on a UK HARDCOVER of Whistle. Gorgeous.
June 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Just got my hands on a UK HARDCOVER of Whistle. Gorgeous.
Out today in the UK and Iteland! Woo woo!
June 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Out today in the UK and Iteland! Woo woo!
I approve of this store placement.
May 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I approve of this store placement.
In its first week on sale, Whistle lands at #3 on the bestseller list.
May 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
In its first week on sale, Whistle lands at #3 on the bestseller list.
Out today in Canada and the US!
May 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Out today in Canada and the US!
Finally found socks inspired by my favourite movie.
May 19, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Finally found socks inspired by my favourite movie.
Latest issue of PEOPLE. Whistle is the Book of the Week!
May 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Latest issue of PEOPLE. Whistle is the Book of the Week!
Great piece in the Toronto Star today by Janet Somerville on new book Whistle and much more. You’ll just have to buy a paper as this doesn’t go online till tomorrow
May 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Great piece in the Toronto Star today by Janet Somerville on new book Whistle and much more. You’ll just have to buy a paper as this doesn’t go online till tomorrow
My UK Whistle tour itinerary!
May 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
My UK Whistle tour itinerary!
Grandson’s first visit to the Lego store.
May 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Grandson’s first visit to the Lego store.
First real live finished copy of Whistle has arrived. This is the UK edition, out June 5. North American edition out May 20.
April 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
First real live finished copy of Whistle has arrived. This is the UK edition, out June 5. North American edition out May 20.
Started reading Stout around Grade 7, not sure when I got to this one, but remember it as my favourite. Now rereading. Holds up. It’s terrific. The best Nero Wolfe novel.
April 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Started reading Stout around Grade 7, not sure when I got to this one, but remember it as my favourite. Now rereading. Holds up. It’s terrific. The best Nero Wolfe novel.
Son @miniaturespencer.bsky.social loves Alien Day so much he makes little chest bursters with his 3D printer for friends.
April 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Son @miniaturespencer.bsky.social loves Alien Day so much he makes little chest bursters with his 3D printer for friends.
Not the least bit sorrowful this early copy of @joe-hill.bsky.social’s latest has arrived. The DHL delivery guy threw his back out carrying it to the door.
April 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Not the least bit sorrowful this early copy of @joe-hill.bsky.social’s latest has arrived. The DHL delivery guy threw his back out carrying it to the door.
A Starred Review from Publishers Weekly for Whistle!
April 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A Starred Review from Publishers Weekly for Whistle!
Nice to know Sid the Cussing Bunny found work in this Marseille candy shop aftter the Craig Ferguson show ended.
April 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Nice to know Sid the Cussing Bunny found work in this Marseille candy shop aftter the Craig Ferguson show ended.
Hanging out with great writer and friend Deon Meyer at the Quais du polar crime fiction fest in Lyon.
April 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Hanging out with great writer and friend Deon Meyer at the Quais du polar crime fiction fest in Lyon.
Huge crowds at Quais du polar in Lyon, and it’s only Friday!
April 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Huge crowds at Quais du polar in Lyon, and it’s only Friday!
Whenever I leave for a book tour (this time, France) I grab a couple well worn Ross Macdonalds for the flights and train trips.
April 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Whenever I leave for a book tour (this time, France) I grab a couple well worn Ross Macdonalds for the flights and train trips.
UK readers take note! I am coming over in June for the publication of Whistle and am doing an events tour. Here's where I'll be:
March 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
UK readers take note! I am coming over in June for the publication of Whistle and am doing an events tour. Here's where I'll be: