Darrell James is a multi-nominated, award winning author of the Del Shannon series of mystery/thrillers, to include NAZARETH CHILD, book one in the series, winner of the 2012 Left Coast Crime Eureka Award for Best First Novel, and nominated for both the Anthony and Macavity Awards. In addition, his more than thirty short stories have appeared in numerous mystery magazines and book anthologies. His most recent is featured in the anthology VENGEANCE, edited by Lee Child, and includes stories by Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Dennis LeHane, Alafair Burke, Karin Slaughter and other best selling authors. He currently resides in Tucson, AZ. BODY COUNT: A KILLER COLLECTION is an anthology containing fifteen mystery short stories by Darrell James.You can find other stories by the author in the following anthologies: Vengeance, edited by Lee Child; Scoundrels and Politics Noir, edited by Gary Phillips; LAndmarked For Murder, and Deadly Ink 2007. His personal odyssey to publication appears in the Writers Digest book, How I Got Published, along with such notable authors as J.A. Jance, David Morrell, Clive Cussler, and many others.Darrell lives in Tucson, Arizona, and is a National Board Member of Mystery Writers of America and is actively involved with Sisters In Crime/LA. Darrell regularly speaks on the topics of craft, storytelling as well as setting/achieving goals. For his appearance schedule, check out his website: www.darrelljames.com