Tom Bristol is the author of this great book of fiction. He lives in Pebble Beach California with his wife of over 30 years, Pamela. Her has two sons Jason and T.J. who are in the book. Currently he teaches 5th grade in Seaside California. He is the former football coach for the Pacific Grove Breakers. Fantasy has always been a interesting genre for him and he has had this book in his head for about 25 years.