Linden Macintyre

About the Author

Linden MacIntyre is an acclaimed Canadian author and journalist whose career spans decades of compelling storytelling and investigative reporting. Born in Newfoundland and raised in Nova Scotia, he draws deeply from his Maritime roots and experiences as a veteran CBC correspondent to craft narratives that explore the complexities of human resilience, family secrets, and the shadows of history. Winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his poignant novel The Great Arc, MacIntyre's work often delves into themes of displacement, moral ambiguity, and the search for truth in turbulent times. His latest novel, The Only Café, examines the lingering echoes of war and identity through the eyes of a young woman uncovering her father's hidden past in the Middle East. With a background that includes multiple Gemini Awards for his television journalism, MacIntyre continues to bridge the worlds of fact and fiction, offering readers profound insights into the human condition.