“The dead can be even more frustrating to deal with than are many of the living, which is astonishing when you consider it's the living who run the Department of Motor Vehicles.”

American novelist and short story writer, 1945–present Known for his prolific output of suspenseful thrillers and supernatural fiction, blending psychological depth with gripping plots. His works often explore themes of good versus evil, human resilience, and the boundaries of the supernatural.