"If there were no thunder, men would have little fear of lightning."

From Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne.

“This was one of the first adult novels I ever read - and loved - after reading an MG (middle grade) version of it. I kind of attribute it to starting my love of adventure stories.” -Rob Shapiro

Rob Shapiro is a writer who has worked in television, film, theatre and copywriting. He recently wrote for Nelvana’s D. N. Ace and co-created two television series that are in development. 

His debut novel The Book of Sam was published in August 2020 by Dundurn Press.