Brad Spencer was born in DeKalb, Illinois, but lived a decade of his life in Arizona before returning to the Midwest. After a brief stint in the corporate world, Brad followed his passion for writing and has now worked in the profession for more than twenty years. He spent twelve years as an editor/writer in the newspaper business, winning several Illinois Press Association awards. Brad has written two crime thrillers, Peace Road and The Upshot. He's currently working on a book in the genre of drama/comedy. He lives near Chicago with his wife and four children.