Tom Deaderick lives in Jonesborough, Tennessee with his wife Martha. He writes unique and original novels that blend science-fiction and philosophical depth with the fascinating history and lore of the Appalachian Mountains and towns of East Tennessee. He is a great fan of classic science fiction written by Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick and Robert Silverberg and the influences of these books are evident in his writing. Tom is a PMI-Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Visit http://TomDeaderick.com. Creative works: FLIGHTSUIT (2013) FLIGHTPACK (2014) LIFEFLASH (2016) DEEP DARK: A BEDTIME TALE (2016) THE LAZARUS SPEAR (2017) FLIGHTSPAWN (2019) TRY-CATCH (2021)