About the Author

Clark Howard was born in Tennessee and raised in a series of foster homes in Chicago, and he served with the US Marines in Korea,Howardis the author of many novels and true crime books, as well as more than two hundred short stories, primarilyin the crime and mystery genres. His work has won the prestigious Edgar Award, five Ellery Queen Awards, and the Derringer Award, and he hasbeen nominated for Anthony, Shamus, and Spur Awards, among other honors. Additionally, Howard’sstories have been adapted for both film and television.