The critically acclaimed novel "Dreamland established Kevin Baker as "one of America's best new writers" ("Boston Herald). Now, with "Paradise Alley, he emerges as one of the most important voices of his generation. Currently at work on the third volume of his "City of Fire" trilogy, Mr. Baker is also the author of the novel "Sometimes You See It Coming and served as chief historical researcher for the nonfiction bestseller "The American Century. He is married and lives in New York City.