The House on Cobblestone Lane is the fourteenth title written by Richard J. Johnson and his twelfth novel. His books include a mix of psychological thrillers, mysteries, political intrigue, and exciting tales of adventure. In 1994 he co-authored an autobiography titled a Call to the American People, along with the late Hector Charles Borghetty, a scholar, world renowned chemist, and celebrated historical revisionist. In 2008 the author completed his own autobiography titled Looking Backward, which is yet to be published. In past years the author has written country-western songs, children's fables, selected short stories, and poetry. Born and educated in Chicago Illinois he now resides in Largo Florida with his wife Alice who is his personal editor and a nonfiction writer.