Justin Dec grew up in a small New England town that served as the inspiration for Fall’s Landing. An award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter, his work includes the hit horror film Countdown. He first broke out with a string of viral, award-winning shorts that lit up film festivals worldwide. His accolades include Best Director at the New York Television Festival and honors from the American Advertising Federation and WorldFest Houston. He has been featured in top genre and pop culture outlets like Collider, Fangoria, and Daily Dead, with coverage praising his sharp instincts and fresh voice in horror. Sentry is his debut novel.