Wayne Block grew up in New York and has been a Miami resident since 1979. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and earned his law degree from the University of Miami in 1982. Wayne has held various legal roles, including prosecutor and corporate attorney, and returned to the University of Miami in 2019 to pursue his passion for marine science, graduating with a master's degree in 2021. An avid traveler, Wayne began writing in grade school and published The Scorpion's Tale in 2013. His sequel, The Scorpion's Shadow, features strong female characters and appeals to educated readers who enjoy thrillers.