Will BrookeWill Brooke, a native New Yorker, has devoted his career to the art of fixing things. His dedication has taken him across the globe, armed with a toolbox and sketchbook. His passion for drawing, inventing, and storytelling has been a constant from a oung age, leading him to create imaginative worlds and build treehouses. Brooke's writing is a product of the tranquil moments just after dawn, when the only sounds are birdsongs and a boiling kettle. His inspiration draws from classic adventure literature and modern masters like Orson Scott Card, Leif Enger, Tolkien, Lewis, and anything, natural or otherwise, that displays the fingerprints of God. Brooke's life is a tapestry of diverse interests and experiences. He holds a Master of Arts from Wheaton College and currently resides near the Great Lakes in the United States. His love for good food, great books, family, friends, the vibrant city, and long walks is evident in his daily life. He is always on the lookout for hidden mysteries, be it in a book or on an adventure.The Talking Stone is his debut novel. Read More Read Less