CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY has showcased his talents on television and the silver screen for more than a decade, including the star role in the western film, Outlaws & Angels. Additional film credits include Left Behind (with Nicholas Cage), A Cinderella Story (opposite Hilary Duff), and the critically acclaimed Fruitvale Station. Television credits include Gilmore Girls,Dawson's Creek, and an iconic starring role on the CW's One Tree Hill, as well as appearances in Agent Carter and FOX’s Scream Queens. In addition to his acting work, Murray is active in charities for children and teens, supporting Buffalo’s Hunter’s Hope Foundation, Falling Whistles, and the Elizabeth Pediatric Aids Foundation. American Drifter is his debut novel.