Clinch

Called "the suspense author everyone is talking about" by Family Fiction Edge magazine, Zachary Bartels is the author of critically acclaimed supernatural thrillers. An award-winning preacher and Bible teacher, Zachary has been serving as pastor of Judson Baptist Church for more than a decade. He enjoys film, fine cigars, stimulating conversation, gourmet coffee, reading, writing, and cycling. His debut novel, Playing Saint, has been called an "intrigue-filled thriller" (Library Journal). His follow-up, The Last Con (HarperCollins Christian Fiction, 2015) "will leave readers stunned" (RT Book Reviews). Zach also hosts Clinch: A Podcast of Fiction and Not-Fiction (clinchpodcast.com) and co-hosts the Gut Check Podcast (gutcheckpress.com/podcast) and These Go to 11 (11podcast.com). Zachary lives in the capital city of a mitten-shaped Midwestern state with his wife Erin and their son. Learn more at zacharybartels.com