I Michael Koontz lives in the Midwest with his wife, two daughters, and a black cat named "Shadow." For as long as he can remember, he has always loved history, pop culture, movies, baseball, and spies. he decided to combine all of these interests in one book, with Under Cloak of Darkness being the result.

In his rewarding work as a busy medical professional, he meets a lot of interesting people from all walks of life.