Josh Pahigian is the author of seven books, including The Seventh Inning Stretch, 101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out and The Ultimate Baseball Road Trip. He also writes for ESPN.com. Since 2004, he has been an adjunct professor at the University of New England, teaching composition, American Literature and British Literature. He also serves as faculty advisor to The Nor'easter News. Pahigian is a graduate of The College of the Holy Cross and has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Emerson College. Strangers on the Beach is his first novel.