Rick Acker is a distinguished American author, well-known for his Christian Legal Thrillers, mysteries, suspense, and crime fiction novels. He has penned several popular book series, including the Dead Man's Rule series and the Davis Detective Mystery series, each of which has two books so far. Additionally, Acker has written various successful standalone novels, such as his bestselling book, When The Devil Whistles.
By profession, Acker is a Supervising Deputy Attorney General and works full-time in the Justice Department of California. His real job involves prosecuting corporate fraud lawsuits, which has inspired his writing, particularly in his novel, When The Devil Whistles. Acker's work in the California justice department has led to headline-making investigations and lawsuits, and he has won several record-breaking judgments and settlements against Wall Street players who triggered the Great Recession.
Acker's interest in writing began during his commute to and from his job. He used this time to develop outlines and prepare layouts of the stories he was working on. Before joining the California Department of Justice, Acker was a senior litigator at Bingham McCutchen, where he worked on high-stakes litigation. He has law degrees from the University of Oslo and the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated with honors. In addition to his novels, Acker is a contributing author to two legal treatises published by the American Bar Association.
When Acker is not writing or lawyering, he spends time with his wife, Anette, and their four children. They enjoy exploring the hills east of San Francisco, watching movies, and reading together. Acker's website, rickacker.com, provides more information about his work and publications.