James T. Malone is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Business. He is married to the love of his life (Leigh), has four children (Jeremy, Tim, Jackie, and Julia), and three dogs (Bob, Maggie and Lily). The Blackstone, A Murder Mystery was Mr. Malone's first book and was awarded Honorable Mention in the Twelfth Annual Writer's Digest Award. He has written two other mysteries - Murder on the Bluff published in January 2025 and Guilty, A John Greyson Investigation available now. All three novels pursue mystery, mayhem, and murder in the South.