David Gurr

David Gurr is an internationally acclaimed novelist. His first book, Troika, was shortlisted for the prestigious CWA British Silver Dagger (1979). Also, the Canadian Governor General’s Literary Award (for The Ring Master, 1987), and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize (Caribbean and Canada, 1990, for The Voice of the Crane). Born in London in 1936, he emigrated to Canada at Christmas, 1947. He enrolled as a cadet in the Royal Canadian Naval College, HMCS Venture, in 1954; obtained a degree in Mathematics, Physics, and Political Science from the University of Victoria, 1964. After driving destroyers and analyzing computers for the Navy, he resigned his commission in 1972 to design and build unique West Coast houses. The Time of the Seventh Angel is the ninth book under his own name. He lives with his wife, Diane Tolomeo, and a garden in Victoria, British Columbia. In odd moments, he dances the Argentine Tango. Further odd details may be found at the David Gurr website.