Patrick J. Kiger's articles have appeared in GQ, George, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Philadelphia, and other publications, and at Discovery.com on the Internet. He lives near Washington, DC.

 

Martin J. Smith is a journalist, magazine editor, and winner of more than 40 newspaper and magazine writing awards. He is a senior editor of theLos Angeles Times Magazine and is the author of three critically acclaimed suspense novels, including Straw Men, a 2002 Edgar Award nominee. He lives with his family in southern California.