Phineas Strange is a pen name for author Michael McDonald, author of over 20 books, including the six-book true crime series True Crime in New England and the five-volume A Curious Compendium of Strange Events: True Tales of Oddities, Mysteries, Miracles, and Madness from Every Corner of the World. In addition to writing, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and researching new stories. You can sign up to get updates about his writing here.