Ken McGoogan (born 1947) is a celebrated Canadian historian, biographer, and educator widely recognized for his captivating works of creative nonfiction that re-evaluate the history of Arctic exploration. Born in Montreal and educated at Ryerson University and the University of British Columbia, he spent two decades working as a journalist and books editor for major dailies like The Calgary Herald before turning to authorship full-time. McGoogan has published seventeen books spanning novels, memoirs, and political commentary—such as his 2024 work Shadows of Tyranny—but he is globally renowned for his best-selling Arctic histories like Fatal Passage and Searching for Franklin, which actively challenge Euro-centric mythologies and highlight crucial Indigenous contributions. A passionate fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, he has received prestigious honors including the Pierre Berton Award for History and the Writers' Trust Biography Prize, and he continues to inspire future writers by teaching creative nonfiction at the University of King’s College.
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