The author, Raymond C. Perkins Jr., grew up in the wilds of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, where he has spent most of his life. Ray is a retired middle school Social Studies teacher, who came up with the idea of a history-mystery book during his very first year of teaching. His books contain elements of real-life history and share important life lessons about perseverance and overcoming adversity.

Ray currently lives in Derby, Vermont. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Mary, five children and granddaughter. In addition to The B.T. and Jimmy Adventure Series, Ray has authored a book about his father-in-law's World War II experience in Burma and China.

Visit mystery4me.com and facebook.com/btandjimmy to learn more about Ray and his books!

The illustrator, Stephanie L.C. Perkins, is originally from Rutland, Vermont. She currently resides in Northern Vermont with her husband, Jason and daughter (Ray's granddaughter), Kaelani. Steph also enjoys biking, photography and spending time with her family. She received degrees in Illustration and Graphic Design from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.