Ridley Pearson is a prolific American author renowned for his work in suspense, thriller, and adventure genres. Born on March 13, 1953, in Glen Cove, New York, Pearson has penned numerous novels that have earned spots on The New York Times Best Seller list.

Among his vast collection of works, Pearson is celebrated for the Lou Boldt crime series and has written over fifty novels, including the bestseller Killer Weekend. He is also known for his remarkable contributions to children's literature, having co-authored the award-winning Peter and the Starcatchers series with Dave Barry.

In addition to his work under his name, Pearson writes Chris Klick mysteries under the pseudonym Wendell McCall. He resides with his wife and two daughters, splitting their time between Missouri and Idaho.