Baron R. Birtcher spent a number of years as a professional musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter, and founded an independent record label and entertainment management company...ver maisBaron R. Birtcher spent a number of years as a professional musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter, and founded an independent record label and entertainment management company. Critics have hailed Baron's writing as "The real deal" (Publishers Weekly) and his plots as "Taut, gritty and powerfully controlled" (Kirkus Reviews). His first two Mike Travis novels, Roadhouse Blues and Ruby Tuesday were Los Angeles Times and the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association best sellers. Angels Fall, the third installment in the critically-acclaimed series, was nominated for the Left Coast Crime Award (the "Lefty"). His stand-alone, Rain Dgos (2013) was a finalist for both the Claymore and Silver Falchion Awards. Baron has also had the honor of serving as a judge for both the Edgar and Shamus Awards. He and his wife, Christina, divide their time between Kona, Hawaii and Portland, Oregon.ver menos