About the Author
Charles Mathes earned his M.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University as a Schubert Fellow of Playwriting. He began his eclectic career as a magician’s assistant, has worked as an editor, business manager, antique appraiser, and now manager of a prominent art gallery. Charles’s humor and unique outlook are reflected in his books, which include an acclaimed series of mystery novels.
About the Illustrator
Arlene Graston is a self-taught artist. Born in Reims, France, she apprenticed with Nina Ricci in Paris, as a fashion and jewelry designer. Since immigrating to America at age 22, Arlene has enjoyed a widely varied artistic career that includes designing and painting children's books, Broadway show posters, advertisements for companies such as
Vogue and
, as well as writing television shows.