B. David Warner

While Dead Lock is just Warner's second novel, he's no stranger to the world of fiction, having written advertising copy for nearly 40 years.

He describes Dead Lock as "Sort of a James Patterson meets Eye of the Needle mystery/thriller." It's set in 1943 when a German spy is walking the streets of a small Michigan town. The Nazi agent has already killed two people, but his goal is much larger: he's in Sault Ste. Marie to destroy the Soo Locks and change the course of World War II. Through those locks pass 90% of the iron ore bound for Allied defense plants. Stop the flow of iron ore, and the United States loses the war.

Freeze Frame 2016 is an exciting update of Freeze Frame. It combines drug cartels, international terrorism and politics, set against the fast-paced world of the Detroit automotive advertising industry.

Warner has written advertising copy for nearly every medium. He's at home in broadcast, print, outdoor boards and brochures. But he's even more at home in Clarkston, Michigan, where he resides.

Dave has two grown daughters, Marguerite Ongjoco and Andrea Hernandez. Andrea and her husband John Paul have two sons, Dominic and Clark. Margi and husband Jonny have a daughter, Marlene Joyce Ongjoco.

Dave graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in journalism/advertising. While his work has garnered awards in such faraway places as New York and Los Angeles, he was hesitant at first to admit any connection with the advertising industry. Instead, he says, "I told people I stole cars."