Master of Deception

A novel of international mystery & intrigue.

Born on beautiful Manitoulin Island, Merdick Earl McFarlane is a true Haweater. He greatly enjoys the lifestyle and beauty of the Island. Although born on Manitoulin Island, Merdick spent most of his early years being raised and schooled in Wawa, Ontario. When asked he fondly calls both places home. Merdick attributes his love of reading and writing to schoolteachers in Wawa. He fondly recalls how some teachers attempted to tame his wild side, by taking a keen interest in his education and encouraging his desire to read all the book he could get his hands on. Merdick graduated Grade 12 from Michipicoten High School in 1975. He remained in Wawa for a brief period of time after high school to work in a mine with the dynamite crew. Returning to Manitoulin Island, he married and is the father of one daughter. As an extremely hard working carpenter and block layer, he received certification as a licensed carpenter. This eventually led to Merdick working for a number of years as a Professor for a community college in the field of carpentry. Merdick Earl McFarlane still resides on beautiful Manitoulin Island, operates his own business and enjoys life with his wife Valerie, stepson Peter, daughter Michelle Lynn and grandson Brett John Michael.