The Joe - Paperback

Allman, Cliff: - Cliff Allman, a longtime resident of Manhattan Beach, California, has been writing since a young age-his imagination never confined to a single genre or type of story. His work reflects a wide creative range, bringing together compelling characters, unexpected turns, and a natural instinct for storytelling.He built a fast-paced career in advertising at Sports Illustrated, during the glory days of big ideas and bigger stories-an experience that continues to shape the rhythm and energy of his writing. Along the way, raising a family, coaching from the sidelines, and pursuing passions like golf, fishing, and pickleball have all found their way into the fabric of his stories.Cliff's first two books were children's titles, illustrated by his daughters, Claire and Sarah. During the early stages of the pandemic, he wrote and published his first full-length novel, the time-travel thriller The Parallel Lives of John Allen, drawing inspiration from places that have stayed with him-Montana, Martha's Vineyard, and Chicago, where he was born and raised.A graduate of Western Illinois University, Cliff eventually made his way to Los Angeles, where he spent much of his career in advertising sales. Today, he continues to channel a lifetime of experiences into stories that are imaginative, engaging, and distinctly his own.