Final Cut by Eric Wright follows Inspector Charlie Salter as he investigates a film set plagued by sabotage, including a mugged actor and a murdered scriptwriter. Navigating the clashing ideologies of the production, Salter uncovers layers of greed and ambition that lead to a tense, high-stakes conclusion.
Eric Wright (1929–2015) was a celebrated English-Canadian mystery novelist best known for his Charlie Salter and Joe Barley series. Born in London, England, he immigrated to Canada in 1951. He held a B.A. from the University of Manitoba (1957) and an M.A. from the University of Toronto (1963), and he taught English at Ryerson University from 1958 to 1989. Throughout his distinguished literary career, Wright received numerous honors, including the Arthur Ellis Award, the City of Toronto Book Award, the John Creasey Award, and the Crime Writers of Canada Grand Master Award.