Jimmy Fox lives with his wife and two cats in central Louisiana, where he was born and raised. He graduated from Tulane University (B.A., English major, 1977) and LSU (M.A., English, 1980). Fox finds Louisiana and New Orleans endlessly fascinating. He pursues genealogy as a hobby in a personal quest to learn more about his family and in an effort to enhance the authenticity of his fiction. LINEAGES AND LIES and JACKPOT BLOOD follow DEADLY PEDIGREE as the next Nick Herald genealogical mysteries. Fox is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Florida Chapter. His website is www.jimmyfox.com.