We’re Angie and David, and we’ve been writing together since 2008. As long-time writers and like-minded in-laws (David married Angie’s sister), we first began collaborating on screenplays in a variety of genres.

Eventually, we came around to the idea of producing something that would appeal to younger mystery fans—a decision influenced by our respective roles as a high school teacher (Angie) and father of two voracious readers (David). We consciously set our sights on writing in a style that would appeal to teens as well as parents with a penchant for crime fiction.

In 2015, we took our first stab at writing a detective story with a more general audience in mind. The result was our first Shepherd and Wolfe novel.
Like our titular heroes, we are motivated by curiosity and the allure of the unknown. There’s something quite satisfying about the unravelling of a mystery, even if it is one of our own creations.

Outside the world of the page, we’ve managed a few escapades of our own. Together we have travelled around Greece (twice), climbed a mountain, and driven through the middle of a tornado storm. We even managed to live in the same house for several years and remain on friendly terms—no small feat for two dedicated writers.

Angie Counios

Angie teaches high school by day and writes film scripts and fiction the rest of the time. When she’s not teaching or writing, she’s packing a bag for another adventure, completing a goal list, playing with her camera, or practising yoga.

Angie is also the author of My List, My Rules, a memoir about the 101 things she did in a year and the amusing lessons she learned along the way. It’s part adventure story, part self-discovery—perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered what happens when you push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Find her on her blog | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Tumblr

David Gane

David writes fiction and has also composed film scripts, poetry, plays, and academic film reviews. He served as writer in residence at the Regina Public Library in 2020 and has taught screenwriting at the University of Regina.

His diverse background includes time in the film industry, and experiences ranging from beekeeping to climbing Mount Olympus—all of which inform his storytelling.

Find him on his website.

Thanks to Our Team

We couldn’t have done this without Kate (sister and wife) for keeping us organized, Anna and Peter (David’s kids) for being our first readers, Heather Nickel (YNWP) our editor and publisher, Friesens Printers, and our many friends within the Saskatchewan writing community.

Whether you discovered us online or met us at a book signing, your support and enthusiasm mean the world to us. The adventure continues—stay tuned for more updates!