Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Peter W. J. Hayes lived in Paris and Taipei before settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He worked as a journalist, advertising copywriter and marketing executive before turning to mystery and crime writing. He is the author of the Silver Falchion-nominated Vic Lenoski mysteries, and two of his many short stories have been finalists for the Derringer and Al Blanchard awards. He can be found at www.peterwjhayes.com
