John Wilson is an engineer-turned-writer who spent most of his career designing and building computer systems before finding his way to fiction. After a serious fall led to a long stretch of surgeries and recovery, he finally had the time—and the stillness—to sit down and write. What began as a way to stay occupied gradually turned into a second vocation.

John’s work draws heavily on real places, working-class lives, and the quiet pressures people carry when options start to disappear. His crime novels center on Abel Kane, a character shaped by family loyalty, bad choices, and the slow consequences of living outside the law. His published fiction includes The Shadow of Black Water and The Devil’s Breath, with Wicked Blows the Bayou Wind forthcoming.

Before turning to fiction, John wrote the non-fiction book The Art of Accomplishment, drawing on years of project-management experience and a practical, no-nonsense approach to getting things done.

Originally from Ohio, John has lived in upstate New York, Toronto, Charlotte, and now the Houston area. When he’s not writing, he gravitates toward hands-on projects—guitar building, cooking, and spending time outdoors. He lives with his wife, Margaret, a trusted sounding board with a sharp eye for people and story. They also share their home with Blaze, an exceptionally furry dog who sheds year-round and remains unimpressed by deadlines.

 

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