Marc Cerasini

Marc Cerasini is a highly accomplished American author, well-known for his work in various genres including cozy mystery, young adult, military non-fiction, science fiction, children's books, and fantasy. He has co-authored the Coffeehouse Mysteries and Haunted Bookshop Mysteries with his wife, Alice Alfonsi, who uses the pen names Alice Kimberly and Cleo Coyle for these series. These novels have been successful and continue to be popular among readers. Cerasini has also written movie novelizations, such as "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," and picture books, including those based on the Star Wars Episode One.

Cerasini's writing career took off in 1986 with the publication of a reader's guide to Robert E. Howard's nonfiction work. His first fiction work, "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," was a movie novelization published the same year. Throughout his career, he has written (or co-written) several New York Times' and USA Today's best-sellers, and has worked with Tom Clancy as a ghostwriter. Cerasini's versatility as a writer is evident in his ability to switch between different genres and styles, from children's books to military non-fiction, and from co-authoring mystery series to writing for renowned authors like Tom Clancy.

Marc Alan Cerasini was born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Ohio University with a degree in American Literature. He has held various positions in the publishing industry, including magazine editor, literary critic, and author of fiction and nonfiction. Cerasini's work has been widely recognized, earning him spots on the New York Times and USA Today best-seller's lists. His contributions to the literary world have solidified his reputation as a successful and prolific author.