Michael T. Best is the author of two novels for young readers ("The Road to Thune" and "Odyssey Rising") as well as "Great Americans: The Founders," a history book profiling ten forgotten heroes of the Revolutionary War era. He lives in California with his wife, two sons and a dog named Scully. He has also volunteered with youth and young adult ministries and his short story "The Angel Crisis" will appear in Liguorian Magazine in September.