James R. Riffel

James R. Riffel is a journalist who covers government, politics and courts in San Diego. Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, he grew up in Los Angeles. After graduating from San Diego State University, he was wise enough to remain where he was -- aside from a three-year detour in Palm Desert. He is the author of the thriller UNDER FALSE PRETENSES, A COACH AT HEART, a novel of football and family, and the humorous short story THE TRADING DEADLINE. He lives near San Diego with his wife and children.