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About two years after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with our son, Chris, I came up with the motto that every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing. To my surprise, since then this simple motto has gained a lot of traction and has been quoted over 600 times on social media. It has been used on mugs, t-shirts, and posters. Part of it has been tattooed on a wrist and it will be feature on the wall of the Mountaintop Café and Coffee Shop in Kokomo, Indiana.

Many have encouraged me to write a book around the motto, but I’ve resisted until now. However, with it’s popularity and the experiences I’ve had, I feel that now is the time. But I need help to do it.

I want to include inspirational stories from a range of people, including some who have successfully chased a dream or are in the process of doing so, and those who have overcome difficult circumstances by putting one foot in front of the other.

If you have an inspirational story or know someone who does, please contact me at info@barryfinlay.com. I can’t promised I will use every story, but I will use some.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Finally, I can reveal the cover of my new Jake Scott mystery, The Guardians of Truth. And here it is.

“Perfectly executed, well written, thoroughly and utterly enjoyable; I really do hope Jake doesn’t stop scratching that journalistic itch, because I’d love to spend another few hundred pages in his company.” – Cath ‘N’ Kindle Book Reviews

The official release will take place at Chapters Indigo in Nepean, Ontario, Canada on November 13. I’ll be there signing The Guardians of Truth from 1-4.

“Readers who look for engrossing mysteries that are rich in a sense of place and divided purposes will relish the solid pairing of action, tension, and disparate characters which make this mystery especially intriguing and compelling.” – D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Reviews

Preorders of the e-book for Kindle are available now from Amazon in your country.

The Guardians of Truth is moving along towards a November release date. Formatting is underway and the cover is being finalized. Speaking of the cover, it will be revealed to the world on October 15, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, here’s a hint at what the upcoming season may look like. Oh, and the cover is on the phone.

Reflecting on the passing of the Queen a day after the news broke, it feels like we have lost a leader at a time when the world needs one the most. She just seemed to be a source of comfort, always able to say the right thing and with the rare ability to unite, rather than divide, people. It felt like she would always be there, but of course, she couldn’t be. I think many people thought she was just like their mom, or vice versa. I did. King Charles has some big shoes to fill.

Another Jake Scott mystery is on the way, called The Guardians of Truth. I have tweaked and tweaked and tweaked some more. The manuscript is off to the copy editor. Now, I wait.

Also, I recently received four versions of the cover for The Guardians of Truth. It’s definitely getting real now.

Look for a November release.

Want to buy one of my books for a friend or loved one for Christmas but don’t know which one to purchase? Fiction or non fiction? The Marcie Kane Thriller Collection or the Jake Scott Mystery Series? Book One or Book Two?

You can now buy eGift cards through my store. As a special incentive, receive 10% off your purchase until November 30, 2021.

How it Works:

You simply buy the gift card and when the recipient is ready to purchase, they just need to send the following information to info@barry-finlay.com

– name of the book(s) they wish to purchase;

– eCard redemption number; and,

– mailing information

The value of the gift card will be deducted from the cost of the book, plus shipping. That’s it.

Try this new feature today!

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The wait is over. My new mystery, Searching For Truth, is now live and the official launch takes place via Zoom tonight at 7 PM EDT. Everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite beverage and join in the fun by clicking on the link below.

Also, thank you to everyone for sharing my posts. The winner was Lydia Manuel Smith. I hope to see you at the Zoom party tonight.

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The truth could be deadly for him and people he cares about. Can this former reporter resist a good story despite the consequences?

Mark Your Calendars

I’m thrilled to announce that Searching For Truth, introducing new character Jake Scott, will be officially launched worldwide via Zoom on September 1, 2021.

“I really enjoyed this. Jake makes a refreshingly different hero. He’s not young and handsomely six-packed. He’s a bit of a Luddite, but there’s a steadfastness and sincerity about him. And quietly smart.” – Cath ‘N’ Kindle Books

I will be signing copies in Ottawa, Canada at the Cedarhill Golf and Country Club, 56 Cedarhill Drive, on Saturday, September 4 from 2:30 to 4:30 P.M. If you’re in the area, come out and get your copy.

For the e-book readers, don’t forget you can preorder the book from Amazon so that it arrives on your device September 1.