Stuart JaffeStuart Jaffe is the madman behind the Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries, the Nathan K thrillers, the Parallel Society series, the Malja Chronicles, the Bluesman, Founders, Real Magic, and so much more. His unique brand of old pulp adventure mixed with a contemporary sensibility brings out the best in a variety of SF/F sub-genres. He trained in martial arts for over a decade until a knee injury ended that practice. Now, he plays lead guitar in a local blues band, The Bootleggers, and enjoys life on a small farm in rural North Carolina. For those who continue to keep count, the animal list is as follows: one dog, two cats, three aquatic turtles, and thirteen chickens. As best as he's been able to manage, Stuart has made sure that the chickens do not live in the house. Read More Read Less