Ken Goddard

Ken Goddard is an accomplished American author, best known for his thriller novels. Born and raised in California, Goddard attended Grossmont High School and went on to earn a BS degree in Biochemistry from the University of California at San Diego and a MS degree in Criminalistics from what was then LA State University. His academic background in biochemistry and criminalistics has greatly influenced his writing, providing a unique perspective and attention to detail in his thriller novels.

Before turning to a career in writing, Goddard worked in law enforcement as a deputy sheriff, criminalist, and CSI for several different agencies in California, including the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, the San Bernardino Sheriff's Office, and the Huntington Beach Police Department. These experiences in the field, working on a wide range of cases from drunk driving to homicide, have given Goddard a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw upon in his writing.

In addition to his work in law enforcement, Goddard also served as the Director of the National Fish & Wildlife Forensics Laboratory in Ashland, Oregon. This experience, working with wildlife crime and forensics, has also informed his writing and added another layer of complexity to his thriller novels. Goddard currently resides in Ashland, Oregon with his wife Gena and a menagerie of wild and domestic animals. He continues to be inspired by his past and present experiences in his writing, creating thrilling and engaging stories for his readers.