Fred is a master of mysteries, spinner of adventures, and dabbler in fantastical mayhem. He lives in the DC suburbs of Northern Virginia with his wife, Susan, where he juggles storytelling, rock climbing, treasurer duties, and the occasional hunt for a good cup of coffee.
Fred’s Whiz Tanner Mysteries series has delighted middle-grade readers with seven books so far (and more on the way). One of his short stories even made its way into Super Puzzletastic Mysteries, an anthology from the Mystery Writers of America, published by HarperCollins—so yes, Fred’s mysteries are officially “puzzletastic.”
When not plotting his next twist, Fred moonlights as the treasurer for the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Mystery Writers of America and belongs to an impressive lineup of literary organizations, including the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, International Thriller Writers, and Sisters in Crime (where he’s an honorary “sister,” of course).
You can catch Fred in interviews—whether chatting with Jody Lee Mott on the Dream Gardens (podcast #068), or sharing his secrets with award-winning journalist Diane Chiddister in the equally award-winning Yellow Springs News
“Rexroad effectively immerses readers in this high energy, fast paced fourth installment …” -Publishers Weekly [Whiz Tanner and the Olympic Snow Caper]
“Another highly entertaining Tanner-Dent investigation.” -Kirkus [Whiz Tanner and the Secret Tunnel]
