Thomas A. Day was born in Bremen, Germany and raised on diplomatic posts around the world, including in Berlin, Chile, and the Middle East. Educated in the sciences, technology and business, he has worked as a senior manager in the aerospace industry, a now-and-again nighttime cargo pilot, and a freelance software developer in the artificial intelligence field. He currently works as a forensic software analyst and intellectual property consultant, serving as an expert witness in high-stakes technology litigation. He lives with his wife and two sons in Portland, Oregon, and is currently completing a second novel, Ivory Gull.