Michael MatzaThe novel, which readers have called "jolting" and "true to life," is the work of journalist Michael Matza, who covered national, international and metropolitan news for The Philadelphia Inquirer for three decades, serving as bureau chief in the Midde East and in New England. A two-time Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, he has reported from 34 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, including multiple assignments in Haiti. Read More Read Less