Kenneth Harmon

Born in Fairfield, California, he has lived across the western United States, including Arizona, Texas, Washington, Nevada, and Colorado. He attended the University of Texas at Arlington and later joined the Fort Worth Police Department, where he served for 22 years in roles including patrol officer, hostage negotiator, and detective.

After leaving law enforcement, he moved into education and eventually began publishing fiction. His books include The Amazing Mr. Howard, The Paranormalist, and the historical novel In the Realm of Ash and Sorrow. That later book drew notable recognition, including a Kirkus Best Books of 2020 mention, and his author bios describe him as living in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his wife and daughters.

He is also listed as a member of organizations including the Historical Novel Society, the Japan-America Society of Colorado, and Historical Writers of America. Across his work, he appears especially drawn to stories where ordinary people face extraordinary pressure, whether in paranormal suspense or in the shadow of major historical events.