Mark de Castrique is the author of the Sam Blackman series as well as several other novels and series. He's a veteran of the television- and film-production industry, has served as...view moreMark de Castrique is the author of the Sam Blackman series as well as several other novels and series. He's a veteran of the television- and film-production industry, has served as an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte teaching The American Mystery, and is a frequent speaker and workshop leader. He and his wife, Linda, live in North Carolina, where he grew up and has set many of his novels. For more information, visit MarkDeCastrique.com.view less