Chris Carter is a Brazilian-born #1 Sunday Times international bestselling author of Italian descent, who studied psychology with a specialization in criminal behavior at Michigan State University before channeling his extraordinary real-life history—ranging from working as an LA glam rock guitarist to a Chippendales-style exotic dancer—into writing incredibly graphic, fast-paced psychological thrillers that captivate global audiences with authentic criminal profiling, intricate cat-and-mouse plotlines, and deeply twisted serial killer minds. His writing career actually began by accident after a vivid dream in 2007, allowing him to infuse his flagship protagonist, Robert Hunter, with his own personality traits and his intense professional experience interviewing real-world psychopaths.