“We are all the walking wounded in a world that is a war zone. Everything we love will be taken from us, everything, last of all life itself. Yet everywhere I look, I find great beauty in this battlefield, and grace and the promise of joy.”

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.