Joseph Delaney is a British author of science fiction and fantasy book, most notably the Spooks series for young adults.Initially he trained as an engineer, then he became an English instructor, working to create the Media and Film Studies department at Blackpool Sixth Form College.
He started writing under the name J.K.Haderack, but then reverted to his given name. Delaney retired from his position as an educator in order to devote his energies to a full-time writing career. He has three children and seven grandchildren.
