Terry Kirk

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Terry Kirk honed her story-telling craft as a courtroom lawyer, weaving gritty facts into winning cases. Now, her fast-paced historical fiction stories are building a following among readers. Her first novel, Pitfall, was published in 2025 by Canadian publisher At Bay Press and named A Top Book to Read this Spring by CBC Reads. It is for sale on major platforms and bookstores in Canada and the US, and Terry is currently participating in book launch events in cities across Canada.

Terry studied journalism on a scholarship to Carleton University, completing courses in English and French literature. She holds a master’s degree from Queen’s University and a Juris Doctor (Law) from Osgoode Hall Law School.

After practicing law, she began investi
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Terry Kirk After decades as a reader, I'm a writer these days! Im just polishing off Plunder, the sequel to Pitfall. But if you promise not to tell my publisher,…moreAfter decades as a reader, I'm a writer these days! Im just polishing off Plunder, the sequel to Pitfall. But if you promise not to tell my publisher, I'm also reading 'Asquith's Letters to Venetia Stanley,' which provides insights into the issues facing the British Prime Minister during WWI through letters to his lover, Venetia. History, suspense, romance, psychological turmoil, and a dramatic setting and time--all the things I try to weave into my books! (less)
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“Terry Kirk traces the fault lines beneath the greatest financial collapse in history. A rollicking good read filled with vivid characters and a magical sense of place.
- Michel Lucas, Founding Partner, Decima Research”
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“Pitfall by Terry Kirk is full of vivid, juicy, historic details--from markets to music. It captures the time period with authority and intrigue. I found myself feverishly reading long after lights out.
- Kevin O’Farrell, Management Consultant”
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“Pitfall literally take you away to the places that are described in great clear detail. If you close your eyes you can see and place yourself in the scene. The description of the financial industry was accurate and well done. Right up there with Boardwalk Empire.
- Brian Howard, Partner, Dorchester Wealth Management (Retired)”
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“Congratulations Terry! Pitfall by Terry Kirk named a 'Top Book to Read this Spring' by CBC Reads.- Michael Levine, Westwood Creative Artists Inc.”
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“Pitfall by Terry Kirk' named a 'Top Book to Read this Spring' by CBC Reads. Well done, Terry! - Matt Joudrey, President, At Bay Press”
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