Matthew Costello isthe author of a number of successful novels, includingVacation(2011),Home (2014)andBeneath Still Waters(1989), which was adapted by Lionsgate as a major motion picture. He has written for The Disney Channel, BBC, SyFy and has also designed dozens of bestselling games including the critically acclaimedThe 7th Guest, Doom 3, RageandPirates of the Caribbean.

Neil Richards has worked as a producer and writer in television and film, writing scripts for the BBC, Disney Channel and Channel 4 and receiving numerous BAFTA nominations. He's also written stories and scripts for over 20 video games, including The Da Vinci Code and Just Cause, and consults worldwide on digital storytelling. His writing partnership with NYC-based Matt Costello dates back to the late 90s and the two have written many hours of television together. They have been writing crime fiction for over ten years: The successful CHERRINGHAM series and the intriguing historical mystery series MYDWORTH.