Ray Anderson is a hiker and the author of the AWOL Thriller novel series, which includes
The Trail (2015),
Sierra (2016), and
The Divide (2020). Anderson has done a radio column on hiking. He has also written columns for the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) newsletter. Anderson lives with his wife, Nancy, near Boston. When not reading or writing, he walks, listens to music, and tries to keep up with grandchildren.