Matt Nieland, the author of The Gryphons’ Shadow, is dedicated to giving his readers adventures that are energetically-paced, historically accurate, and filled with action.  Matt is a retired U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer who infuses his military thrillers with action inspired by more than two decades of military service and multiple combat deployments.  Matt is a history buff, and his favorite period is WW2.  He likes to bring history to life by showing his readers the inner lives of people from another era and in doing so illuminates history’s untold stories.  When not writing, he’s an Intelligence Analysis Manager at a large defense contractor corporation.  Matt and his wife share their home in Fredericksburg, Virginia with three quirky dogs and two mischievous cats.  He loves to hear from readers.  Visit his website at www.mattnielandbooks.com.