Clearwater Journals

Hailing from Ontario in Canada, the highly renowned writer Al Rennie is well known for his unique brand of mystery and thriller novel. Keeping the readers glued to their seats, he creates intricate worlds with tightly woven narratives that captivate his audience. Knowing exactly what it is that they’re looking for, he really manages to set an almost otherworldly tone, that is at once realistic and yet ethereal. This has allowed him to reach a worldwide audience of readers, all thanks to his many themes and ideas that resonate on a universal level. Writing characters with inner turmoil, he manages to really get to the heart of what drives them, keeping them constantly growing and evolving. Over the years this has lead to some truly iconic protagonists, ones which have really gathered an audience of keen and loyal fans. The arcs given to them as well have also managed to draw in a large audience, as they always leave the reader wanting more. Creating novels in a style and tone all of his own, he manages to use the conventions of the genre to produce something new and exciting. A series that he’s particularly well known for that exemplifies this is that of his long-running Clearwater set of mystery thriller novels. Set firmly in the mold of the detective thriller genre, it takes the template and plays with it, forming something new all of its own. Following the story of the ex Metro cop Joe Holiday, it charts his many investigations dealing with his ragged pursuit of justice. Working for himself he answers to no-one, as he aims to bring the perpetrators to light and solve the case along with the reader. This has proven to be a successful formula thanks to his dogged sense of determination, along with the Rennie’s ability in crafting a relatable and down-to-earth character.