Michael Gruber is an acclaimed American author, best known for his Jimmy Paz series of novels. Originally from New York City, Gruber has led a varied and fascinating life before becoming a writer. He attended Columbia University and received his Ph.D. in biology from the University of Miami. Prior to his career as a novelist, Gruber worked as a cook, a marine biologist, a speechwriter, a policy advisor for the Jimmy Carter White House, and a bureaucrat for the EPA.
Gruber is highly regarded for his deeply engaging and intricately woven novels, which blend elements of mystery, thriller, fantasy, and science-fiction. His writing draws readers in, making them feel as if they are a part of the action. He is also known for creating vivid and believable characters that come alive on the page. Before publishing under his own name, Gruber was the ghostwriter for the popular Robert K. Tanenbaum series of Butch Karp novels. His own novels, including the critically acclaimed Jimmy Paz trilogy, have been published by William Morrow and HarperCollins. Despite not selling as well as the Butch Karp series in the United States, Gruber's work has received considerable praise from critics and readers alike. His novel "The Book of Air and Shadows" became a national bestseller shortly after its release in 2007.