Terry Fallis
2 SeriesTerry Fallis is a Canadian author known for his political satire novels. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from McMaster University, where he also served as President of the Students Union. Fallis has worked on political staffs, including for future Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, and founded Thornley Fallis, a communications consulting agency. He resides in Toronto with his wife and two sons.
In Terry Fallis's standalone political satire, "The Best Laid Plans," a disillusioned political aide convinces an engineering professor, Angus McLintock, to run in a hopeless election to avoid teaching English. With no campaign and no expectation of victory, they are shocked when a scandal ruins their opponent, leading to Angus's unexpected win. As an honest MP unconcerned with re-election, Angus navigates Parliament to effect positive change.
