Hi there! I’m Brian Perry and in addition to being an avid reader, I’m also an author. My newest book is The Holiday Party, a work of inspirational fiction which examines the relationship between a father and his son. Moving back and forth between the tragedy of 9/11 and a magical Christmas Party, the book follows a heroic but troubled cop whose burial in the rubble of the World Trade Center causes him to reexamine the wreckage of his past and his hopes for the future. To learn more visit me at: www.brianperryonline.com My first book, From Piggybank to Portfolio: A Financial Roadmap for New Investors, provided simple, easy to follow personal finance and investment guidelines designed to help readers get started on the road to financial security, and makes an ideal gift for high school and college students, as well as twenty-somethings just starting out in the workplace. Since this is a site for readers, here is some of what I like to read. In non-fiction, I read a lot of economics and finance, as well as Western European history. In fiction, I like spy thrillers and other page turners from authors such as John Grisham, Vince Flynn, Lee Child, and Alex Berenson. Given my interest in history, I also enjoy historical novels from writers such as John Jakes, Ken Follet, and James Michener. And finally, I like, and was influenced in writing The Holiday Party by, inspirational and touching books by authors such as Mitch Albom and Garth Stein. When I’m not reading or writing, I’ve found the time to visit more than three dozen countries and all fifty states, jumped out of planes, mountain climbed near Mt. Everest, surfed in Bali, scuba dived in Belize, ridden a camel around the pyramids, taken flying lessons, completed an Ironman triathlon, run the New York City marathon, attended five different universities, and dressed up as Santa to deliver presents to a local children's hospital. However my proudest accomplishments are: 1) overcoming the childhood murder of my father, a police officer killed in the line of duty three days before Christmas and 2) having the amazing good fortune to have the love and support of my wife, son, and extended family and friends. If you have any comments or questions about my books or life in general, take a look at my website (www.brianperryonline.com), email me at brian@brianperryonline.com, or check me out on Facebook: @brianperryauthor, Twitter: @bperryauthor, or Instagram: brianperryauthor