Mike Thaler Known as America’s Riddle King, Mike Thaler is the author of the popular Black Lagoon books and the Heaven and Mirth series. He lives in Portland, Oregon, and travels nationally, speaking in schools, libraries, and churches. Featured titles by Mike Thaler Easter Egg Haunt The Three Wise Guys Bible Knock-Knock Jokes from the Back Pew Church Harvest Mess-tival In the Big Inning… Bible Riddles from the Back Pew Vacation Bible Snooze VIEW ALL