Chris Grabenstein is a highly accomplished American author, best known for his thriller and mystery novels, as well as his young adult novels. He has written several series, including the John Ceepak series and the Haunted Mysteries series for young adults. Grabenstein's talent for writing was discovered by James Patterson during his time as Creative Director at J. Walter Thompson Advertising, leading to a successful collaborative relationship between the two authors. Together, they have worked on the Daniel X, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, and House of Robots series.
Grabenstein was born on September 2, 1955, in Buffalo, New York, and grew up in a family of four brothers. From a young age, he demonstrated a keen interest and aptitude for writing, winning his first writing award in the fifth grade. He spent his junior high school years at Chattanooga's Notre Dame high School in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, where one of his teachers recognized his potential and predicted that he would become a successful writer one day.
Chris Grabenstein is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, with several popular series to his name, including the LEMONCELLO, WONDERLAND, HAUNTED MYSTERY, DOG SQUAD, and SMARTEST KID IN THE UNIVERSE series. He has also written many standalone books, plays, and audio book originals, often collaborating with his wife, J.J. Grabenstein. The couple lives in New York City with two cats and a constant stream of new ideas. Grabenstein's books are known for their humor, adventure, and engaging characters, making them popular choices for readers of all ages.