Dr. J. Robert Kinney is an award-winning mystery/suspense author. He has four published novels, including the newly complete Volya Series. The second of the series, Ring of Conspiracy, was named the Best Suspense Book of 2020, winning the Silver Falchion Award from the Killer Nashville International Writers Conference. Born and raised in North Carolina, Kinney has a PhD in political science, with specialties in international relations & terrorism studies, as well as degrees in psychology and forensic science. Kinney has spent time working in research for a government contractor, in federal public policy in Washington DC, taught university courses on global politics, and lectured on crime scene investigation. Currently residing in Tennessee, he enjoys reading, playing basketball and tennis, traveling the world, and teaching on international politics, foreign policy, and terrorism. He also enjoys podcasting on international political topics & current events, having hosted a show called Nutshell Politics, which can be found on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and more. Check it out! Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award winner - 2021 (Ring of Conspiracy) ScreenCraft Cinematic Book competition semifinalist, 2021 (Splintered State)