Adam Smith is a graduate cum laude of the University of Arizona, where he studied journalism and German. Born and raised in New England, he lives on Cape Cod. His first novel, SCABLAND, placed as a Finalist in several literary competitions, including the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the Independent Author Network Awards, and Reader’s Favorite International Book Awards. In addition to placing in these respected literary contests, he regards being handpicked by Dennis Lehane for his novel-writing workshop at Writers In Paradise as an equally high writing honor.