Launch and Reading for Brendan McLeod, the Winner of the Three-Day Novel Contest

Brendan McLeod, the winner of the Three-Day Novel Contest, will read from The Convictions of Leonard McKinley at the Rivoli.

About the book:
A young man propels himself through a series of dangerous ethical trials in his effort to balance his faith, his dark impulses, his offbeat family and his small-town reputation.

"An emotionally powerful book and an intense read...McLeod's knack for realistic dialogue and for shaping young male characters bring this coming-of-age tale to life."
—Now magazine

"McLeod's plot works away with quiet efficiency. Leonard comes apart as the book comes together."
—The Globe and Mail

"Brendan McLeod presents us with a protagonist who is at once mesmerizing and ridiculous, charming and offensive."
—Terence Young, Governor General’s Award Nominee