MICHAEL P. SPRADLIN is a New York Times bestselling author. His books include the Youngest Templar trilogy, the Wrangler Award winner Off Like the Wind! The First Ride of the Pony Express!, the Killer Species series, and several other novels and picture books. He holds a black belt in television remote control, and is fluent in British, Canadian, Australian, and several other English-based languages. He lives in Lapeer, Michigan. Visit him online at www.michaelspradlin.com.