ark Terry is the bestselling author of the Derek Stillwater thriller novels, as well as several standalone mysteries, thrillers, and short stories. His novels have been called "blisteringly paced and unrelenting," (Paul Levine) as well as having "the explosive power of a hollow-point bullet." (Gayle Lynds). James Grady, author of Six Days Of The Condor says Terry's work "is closing in fast on grabbing that big-action, ticking-clock thriller franchise market." A fulltime writer, Mark Terry is the author of three Derek Stillwater novels, THE DEVIL'S PITCHFORK, THE SERPENT'S KISS and THE FALLEN, as well as two standalone novels, DIRTY DEEDS, and DANCING IN THE DARK. In addition, he is the author of CATFISH GURU, a collection of mystery novellas, numerous short stories and literally hundreds of magazine and trade journal articles. His novels have been translated into French, German, and Slovak. An active member of International Thriller Writers, Mark Terry regularly contributes to the ITW's monthly newsletter and, in 2008, served as a judge for the Thriller Award. He is also a member of Mystery Writers of America. Mark Terry lives in Michigan with his wife, two sons, and a chocolate Lab named Frodo. When not writing, Mark studies sanchin-ryu karate, lifts weights, bikes, runs, and kayaks. Read a Q&A here. Read a recent interview here. Download press photos here.