John Lisle is a historian from Azle, Texas.
He has a Ph.D. in history from the University of Texas, where he is now a professor teaching courses on the history of science.
His first book, The Dirty Tricks Department, tells the story of the scientists who developed secret weapons, documents, and disguises for the OSS during World War II.
He has received research and writing awards from the National Academy of Sciences, the American Institute of Physics, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
John lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and son.
