Ian Hayes with his best friend, Dollar, at Possum's Creek. An imaginary name for a piece of land where they walked daily and the story became real.

Ian began writing at an early age and studied at Julliard in New York. An avid investor, he trades both stocks and foreign exchange. He's visited twenty-three countries and lived abroad for several years. He currently resides in Tampa, Florida, and enjoys golf, boating, and spending time with his family at local theme parks. His next book, The Five Corners, delivers the second volume of The Dark One trilogy.