Local author and retired lawyer Brian Barrie will be launching his fourth story book at The Ginger Press in downtown Owen Sound this Saturday, July 20, at 2:00 pm. The L.I.E. is a story of second chances, revenge, transformation and redemption. Illustrated throughout by local artist Bonita Johnson deMatteis, the chapter book is intended for young readers.

Everyone is welcome to the launch; there is no charge to attend. Both the author and the illustrator will be present and there will be an exhibition of original artwork from the book. Autographed copies of The L.I.E. as well as earlier children's books by Brian Barrie (The Neighbour That Wasn't, The Lady of the Cat and Est: The Story of a Bear Twice Told) can be reserved at 519 376-4233. All four books are $24.95 each.