Michael Preston was born on an army base in Louisiana and spent much of his childhood moving around the country. He now lives in California. He is the author of the Ron Jackson thriller trilogy: Ticket to Paradise, Whatever It Takes, and Chasing Shadows. When not writing, Michael enjoys making piles of sawdust in his wood shop, creating tables, clocks, and anything else that catches his interest. He lives with his wife Pat, and their boxer Hope, who likes everybody except arrogant cats.