Hero of Heartland

Two months have passed since the world's first superhero, Beacon, defeated her murderous doppelganger. Yet this momentous occasion hardly feels like a victory. The citizens of Heartland now flee at the sight of their once trusted guardian.As Beacon tries to repair her reputation her alter ego, Grace Grey, struggles with her new position on the police force as a field officer. While investigating a string of mysterious murders, she comes to the startling conclusion that the killer may not be of this world! Matthew was born and raised in and around Effingham, Illinois. He earned an associate degree in computer programming from Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois. He has a love of animals (especially dogs) and all things science fiction. His favorite superheroes are Superman, Martian Manhunter, and Spiderman.In addition to being an author, he also runs a small video and tabletop game convention in his hometown.