Mike Nettleton is the author of THE SHOTGUN KISS and co-author with his wife Carolyn J. Rose of the young adult fantasy DRUM WARRIOR, the adventures of the tie-dye detective Paladin in THE HARD KARMA SHUFFLE and it's sequel THE CRUSHED VELVET MIASMA. Also available for downloads are the humorous cozies DEATH AT DEVIL'S HARBOR and its sequel DECEPTION AT DEVIL'S HARBOR. Most recently they've published SUCKER PUNCHES, a collection of short stories full of twists, turns, and off beat characters. For the latest check his website, www.deadlyduomysteries.com.Mike grew up in Bandon and Grants Pass, Oregon. A stint at a college station in Ashland led to a multi-state radio odyssey with on-air gigs in Oregon, California, and New Mexico under the air name Mike Phillips. In 1989 he returned to the Northwest and in 1994 joined KEX Radio in Portland. Retired in 2010 he's enjoying a second career as a part time librarian. Hobbies include Golf, pool,Texas hold-em poker, and acting. He's currently working on screen and stage plays. Carolyn J. Rose is the author of NO SUBSTITUTE FOR MURDER, NO SUBSTITUTE FOR MONEY, NO SUBSTITUTE FOR MATURITY, HEMLOCK LAKE, THROUGH A YELLOW WOOD, AN UNCERTAIN REFUGE, SEA OF REGRET AND A PLACE OF FORGETTING. They blog regularly at www.deadlyduoduhblog.blogspot.com