Author Joe Perrone Jr. is a former fly fishing guide and sportswriter. He has written four other Matt Davis mysteries: As the Twig is Bent, Opening Day, Twice Bitten, and Broken Promises. Both Opening Day and Broken Promises are recipients of the prestigious Indie BRAG Medallion. Joe’s other writing credits include: Escaping Innocence (A Story of Awakening), a coming-of-age novel set in the 60s; A "Real" Man’s Guide to Divorce (First, you bend over and . . . ); and Gone Fishin’ with Kids (How to Take Your Kid Fishing and Still be Friends), co-authored with Manny Luftglass. Joe lives in Western North Carolina with his wife, Becky, and their two Calico cats, Cassie and Callie. He enjoys fly fishing, cooking, music, and movies.