Aaron M. Zook, Jr.—an award-winning author and speaker—entertains with a purpose in his books and presentations. He’s thrilled thousands of readers through his YA Christian mystery/adventure Thunder and Lightning series about two inquisitive boys and their dogs who solve one crisis after another around the world.

Aaron’s books include The Secrets of the Castle, The Salt Mines Mystery, The Phantom of the Fortress, and The Isle of Intrigue. Aaron has produced one book as a ghost-writer called Our Dad The Hero.

Here are a few fun facts:

Aaron loves playing guitar, singing, running, hiking, and many other outdoor activities. “Activity sparks creativity,” he says. “I enjoy God’s creation and glorifying Him.”

Aaron is part of American Christian Fiction Writers and volunteers in church and in the community.

Aaron is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and lives with his wife, Joyce, in Holly Lake Ranch, TX. He loves being a husband, father and grandpa to their have two married sons and four wonderful grandchildren.

Get a free e-copy of his article Passion for God by going to his website at ZookBooks.org for your free download.