I am a history professor with 30 years academic experience. I previously worked as a newspaper reporter, photographer, and editor and as an assistant editor at a popular history magazine. I publish under the name R. Steven Jones, but usually I just go by Steve. The Book of Jo is my debut work of fiction. It blends crime drama and historical fiction with a small-town ethos. Set in 1980, it is the story of murder, conspiracy, racism, and misogyny.I have published two non-fiction books, The Ri