Born Yousuf Haq, Joe Hawke has been a lifelong writer, but in 2023, he began writing in earnest again. His debut novel, American Justice, a contemporary satire parodying the justice system and political environment, came out in 2024, and its sequel, Redemption, will be published in early 2025. Joe is also working on a cookbook, The Man Cave Cooking Guide: How to Feed Your Family - and Yourself - with Love. When he isn't writing, Joe's thirty-year career has been primarily focused on the helicopter industry. He has been involved in commercial banking, leasing, venture capital, private equity investing, and M&A. He received his BA from Haverford College and his MBA from Temple University.