ACE ATKINS is a New York Times bestselling author. He started his writing career as a crime beat reporter in Florida. Don’t Let the Devil Ride (William Morrow) is his 30th novel. His previous novels include 11 books in the Quinn Colson series and multiple true crime novels based on infamous crooks and killers. In 2010, he was chosen by Robert B. Parker’s family to continue the iconic Spenser series, adding 10 novels to the franchise. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi, with his family.