Nikoo McGoldrick, a mechanical engineer, and James
McGoldrick, a professor of English with a Ph.D. in
sixteenth-century British literature, collaborate in life
as well as in literature.
Under the name of Jan Coffey, they write contemporary
suspense thrillers for MIRA. ("Jan" is an acronym for "Jim
and Nikoo; "Coffey" is Nikoo's maiden name.)
The McGoldricks presently live in Litchfield County, CT.