In addition to his books in the Countdown to Danger series, JEFF SZPIRGLAS has written several award-nominated non-fiction books and terrifying novels for middle-grade readers, including Tales from the Fringes of Fear and Tales from Beyond the Brain. With his wife, Danielle Saint-Onge, he is the co-author of the Orca Echoes books Something’s Fishy and Messy Miranda. He’s worked at CTV Television and was an editor at Chirp, Chickadee and Owl magazines. He has twin children, two cats (the cats are not twins), and one dog. In his spare time, he teaches elementary school. Visit him online at www.jeffszpirglas.com.

Danielle Saint-Onge is an early reading specialist for young students and also works as an abstract painter. Danielle is the co-author, with Jeff Szpirglas, of the Orca Echoes titles Messy Miranda, X Marks the Spot, Something's Fishy and Shark Bait! She lives with her family in Kitchener, Ontario.

DAVE WHAMOND is a multiple award-winning author, illustrator, and cartoonist. He has illustrated many books, including Robert Munsch’s most recent picture books, and written many as well, including the Oddrey series and Rosie’s Glasses. Dave lives in Calgary, Alberta, and when he hears something go bump in the night, he hopes it’s a ghost—and not a plumbing problem!