Why Men Lie

Linden MacIntyre is one of Canada's most distinguished broadcast journalists. He has been involved in the production of documentaries and stories from all over the world. He is the author of four previous books, including his first novel, The Long Stretch, and a childhood memoir, Causeway, both of which were critically acclaimed; the latter won The Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction in 2007. His most recent novel, The Bishop's Man, was awarded the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize, and two Libris Awards. It was also longlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Prize. MacIntyre was born in St Lawrence, Newfoundland, and grew up in Port Hastings, Cape Breton. He now lives in Toronto.

"Absolutely brilliant...has the flavour of a peaty singlemalt" Globe and Mail "Powerful and compelling" National Post "Accomplished and moving novel" Book Oxygen "Well-staged and very engrossing" -- William Leith Evening Standard

"Absolutely brilliant...has the flavour of a peaty singlemalt" Globe and Mail "Powerful and compelling" National Post "Accomplished and moving novel" Book Oxygen