Steven K. Smith writes the middle grade series The Virginia Mysteries®, Brother Wars, and Final Kingdom. He lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife and three sons. Born and raised in rural northwestern New Jersey, he moved to Virginia in 2011 and quickly fell in love with its history and charm. Visit him at www.stevenksmith.net. When he's not writing, Steven enjoys coaching his boys in sports, hiking, kayaking, naps, and taking away his kids' screen time. Some of his favorite children's books include Where the Red Fern Grows, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Bridge to Terabithia, and the Chronicles of Narnia series. The Virginia Mysteries Series (Ages 7-12) Book 1 - Summer of the Woods Book 2 - Mystery on Church Hill Book 3 - Ghosts of Belle Isle Book 4 - Secret of the Staircase Book 5 - Midnight at the Mansion Book 6 - Shadows at Jamestown Book 7 - Spies at Mount Vernon Book 8 - Escape from Monticello Book 9 - Pictures at the Protest Book 10 - Pirates on the Bay Book 11 - Danger on the Stage Brother Wars Series (Ages 7-12) Brother Wars Cabin Eleven The Big Apple Final Kingdom Trilogy (Ages 10+) Book 1 - The Missing Book 2- The Recruit Book 3 - The Bridge
