Michael P. Spradlin (died 2026) was an American author. He wrote standalone books and series for children, middle grade, young adult, and adult readers, including fiction and non-fiction.
Two of Spradlin's books are Junior Library Guild selections: Into the Killing Seas (2015) and Leo Thorsness: Vietnam: Valor in the Sky (2019). In 2006, Live & Let Shop was nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel. In 2011, Off Like the Wind won the Western Heritage Award for Best Juvenile Book.
In addition to writing, Spradlin worked as a bookseller and sales executive, including working for Avon Books and William Morrow and Company from 1989 to 1999, then for HarperCollins from 1999 to 2011.
Spradlin grew up in Homer, Michigan, then studied history at Central Michigan University. He died in Lapeer, Michigan on April 12, 2026.
Publications
Children's books
Young readers
Middle grade
Killer Species series
Medal of Honor series
Web of the Spider series
World War II Adventure series
Youngest Templar series
Standalone books
Young adult books
I, Q series
Spy Goddess series
Spy Goddess Manga series
Adult books
References
External links
The Youngest Templar Official Website