Patrick D JoycePatrick D. Joyce writes young adult thrillers made of music, history, and mystery. As the son of a U.S. Foreign Service officer, he grew up in extraordinary places. After early years in Burma (Myanmar), West Germany, and Washington, D.C., he lived inNicaragua, Cuba, and three times in the Soviet Union. At embassies staffed by diplomats, Marines, and spies, he was surrounded by secrets. In addition to writing books, he has been a newspaper reporter, a political science lecturer, and a medical practice manager. He lives in Massachusetts, where he can be found haunting coffee shops, taking long walks with his wife, and practicing martial arts. Visit patrickdjoyce.com to sign up for author updates and receive a free short story. Read More Read Less