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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.

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75497667771?pwd=c2ZYVUlYUEp2SVNwbW1tQ0tsZVZmUT09

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.

Today is a great day! It’s the day for the cover reveal for my new mystery, Searching For Truth. Click on the link below for the reveal.

The one bright spot in former reporter Jake Scott’s bored and lonely existence is a weekly breakfast gathering with friends…until he finds out one of them could be guilty of murder.

Searching For Truth will be released September 1. I’m planning a Zoom event and hope you will attend. Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, if you are a Kindle reader, you can order a copy to be delivered to your device on September 1 by going to

Searching For Truth: A Jake Scott Mystery (Jake Scott Mystery Series Book 1) – Kindle edition by Finlay, Barry. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

I will be announcing how paperback readers can preorder your copy soon.

In the meantime, watch the video. I’m pretty proud of it.

I woke up this morning to some great news regarding Never So Alone, the short story prequel to The Marcie Kane Thriller Collection. The images below show it’s bestseller status in various categories in the U.S. and Canada and thank you to all those who downloaded it. Today is the last chance to download it free, so don’t miss out. https://amzn.to/2TNynjb

In preparation for the release of my upcoming book, which will kick off a completely new series, I will be offering huge deals on The Marcie Kane Thriller Collection over the summer. The first one starts NOW. The short story prequel, Never So Alone (ebook), is available to download FREE on Amazon for three days from June 7 – 9. It’s a perfect short summer read and a great introduction to the Collection. Click on the short video below for a description and the link to take advantage of this offer while it lasts. 

Amazon.com: Never So Alone: A Marcie Kane Thriller Collection Prequel (9780995937956): Finlay, Barry: Books

In addition, at the time of writing, Amazon.com has discounted the paperback to $1.30 USD! I have no control over this, so don’t know how long it will last, but if you like to hold a real book while you have your coffee, don’t hesitate. The folks at Amazon could change their minds at any moment.   

When does being happy about something turn into bragging? I guess when you talk about it. Call it bragging if you will, but I’m happy to tell you that The Vanishing Wife just received its 200th review on Amazon, and it’s averaging a 4.2 out of 5.0 rating.

Why is that so important? It means a lot of people have read the book and many have taken the time to review it. As authors, we keep harping on the importance of reviews. First, it lets other readers know what you think about the book. Second, it provides validation to us as authors, and encourages us to keep writing.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a review for any of my books. It is much appreciated as you can tell from this post.