F J Shindler was born in Manchester, England, but subsequently lived in various parts of the country before moving abroad. He now lives in a very hilly, very rural part of the Czech Republic in an old, though charming former farmhouse.

The author of the ever-expanding short story series, 'The Doctor Goodier and Harry Mysteries', F J Shindler's debut full length novel is the first of twelve interrelated works in the 'Klub Päris Fantastiline' series. Written in adult noir fiction form, Book one, 'The Ninth Case File', is set in 1966 and is titled 'Mikey'.