WILLIAM BERNHARDT is the author of more than twenty novels, including Primary Justice, Murder One, Criminal Intent, Death Row, Capitol Murder, Capitol Threat, Capitol Conspiracy, and Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness. He is one of fewer than a dozen recipients of the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award, given “in recognition of an outstanding body of work in which we understand ourselves and American society at large.” He is also one of the most in-demand writing instructors, teaching at various conferences throughout the year. A former trial attorney, Bernhardt has received several awards for his public service. He lives in Tulsa with his wife, Marcia, and their children.