Edward McSweegan is a writer in Rhode Island. His credits include numerous non-fiction articles and book reviews. He also wrote a monthly newspaper column on infectious diseases for six years. Some of his short stories have appeared in Science, Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine, Writer's Digest: The Year's Best Writing, and the Maryland Writers Association 2022 anthology, Caption This! The opening chapter of The Fever Hut received a "notable mention" in the 2021 Chapter One Prize. His previous novels are Shadow of the Moon and The Cottage Industry. Learn more at: https: //edwardmcsweegan.com.