Finlay Beach was a free range child. At ten, he rafted a creek and at fourteen, he canoed a river—neither boat survived. At sixteen, he discovered sailors are fond of reusing their boats—it made sense—he still sails. He worked through college as an ocean lifeguard and EMT. Before heading to grad school, he married his high school sweetheart. Many nautical miles later, Finlay Beach combines science, a passion for libertarian concepts, and faith-based precepts to create near-future sci-fi thrillers.